PSY 252- SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY II
Spring, 2014
Syllabus
Time: Thursdays (10:40-12:30), Fridays (11:40-13:30)
Location: HA03 (Thursdays), HA02 (Fridays)
Instructor: Aslı Yalçın
E-mail: asliyalcin@cankaya.edu.tr
Office: R-Block, Room 103
Phone: 233 14 54
Office Hours: 10:40 -12:00 on Tuesdays, 13:40-14:30 on Fridays
Course Description: This course will introduce psychology majors to social psychology. Social Psychology is a scientific field that seeks to understand the nature and causes of individual behavior, thought, and emotion in social situations.
Course Objectives: The course aims to familiarize student with important issues and theories in the field of Social Psychology. Specific topics include persuasion, prejudice, social influence, close relationships, behavior in groups, gender, helping behavior and sources of aggression. Moreover, at the end of the semester, how principles regarding social psychology are applied to other areas applications of In addition, the course aims to introduce 1) the concepts and theories of psychology, 2) the research methods used by social psychologists, and 3) the importance of the environment on individuals’ thoughts, emotions and behaviors. At the end of the semester, students are expected to 1) define basic concepts of social psychology, 2) explain main theories of the field, 3) interpret the social factors on behavior, thoughts, and feelings, and 4) evaluate research findings
Exams: There will be one mid-term and one final examination throughout the semester. Examinations will be in open-ended (essay type) and fill -in the- blanks format.
Grade Breakdown:
Mid-term…………………………….40%
Final………………………………….60%
* Note: Attendance is compulsory. Please bear in mind that students who exceed the 30% limit of non-attendance will not be able to take the final exam.
Textbook:
-Taylor, S. E., Peplau, A. L., & Sears, D. O. (2006). Social Psychology (12th Edition). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Course Schedule
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February, 13 |
Introduction |
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February, 14 |
Chapter 5: Attitudes & Attitude Change : Persuasion & Attitude Change Over Time |
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February, 20 |
Chapter 5: Attitudes & Attitude Change : Attitudes & Behavior |
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February, 21 |
Chapter 6: Prejudice: Stereotypes & Prejudice |
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February, 27 |
Chapter 6: Prejudice: Motives & Cognitive Bases of Prejudice |
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February,28 |
Chapter 6: Prejudice: Social Identity & Prejudice |
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March, 6 |
Chapter 6: Prejudice: Reducing Prejudices |
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March,7 |
Chapter 7: Social Influence: Conformity, Culture & Conformity |
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March, 13
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Chapter 7: Social Influence: Compliance, Power & Compliance, Specific Compliance Techniques |
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March, 14
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Chapter 7: Social Influence: Obedience to Authority |
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March, 20 |
Chapter 8: Interpersonal Attraction: The Need to Belong, Attachment in Children & Adults |
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March, 21 |
Chapter 8: Interpersonal Attraction: Liking & Attraction, Mate Selection |
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March, 27 |
Chapter 9: Personal Relationships: Theories of personal relationships |
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March, 28 |
Chapter 9: Personal Relationships: Relationship Maintenance, Commitment & Satisfaction |
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April, 3 |
Mid-term 1 |
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April, 4 |
Chapter 10: Behavior in Groups: Behavior in the Presence of Others, Basic features of groups |
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April, 10 |
Chapter 10: Behavior in Groups: Basic Features of Groups & Group Performance
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April, 11 |
Chapter 10: Behavior in Groups: Group Decision Making & Leadership |
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April, 17
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Chapter 11: Gender: Gender Stereotypes, Gender & the Self |
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April, 18 |
Chapter 11: Gender: Theories of Gender |
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April, 24 |
Chapter 11: Gender: Comparing Women’s and Men’s Behavior |
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April, 25 |
Chapter 12: Helping Behavior: Defining Alturism & Prosocial Behavior |
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May, 1 |
** No course - Labor and Solidarity Day |
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May, 2 |
Chapter 12: Helping Behavior: Volunteerism & Caregiving |
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May, 8 |
Chapter 13: Agression: Defining Agression, Sources of Agression |
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May, 9 |
Chapter 13: Agression: Media Violence & Reduction of Aggressive Behavior |
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May, 15 |
Chapter 14: Social Pyschology & Health |
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May, 16 |
Chapter 15: Social Psychology & Law |
*Special Note: Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses. Therefore, any attempts may be punished by failure on an exam, paper, or projects; failure in the course; and / or expulsion from the university.