Social Psycology
Social Psychology (PSY403)
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Lesson 01
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Aims
Introduction of social psychology is a very important discipline of psychology.
Objectives
1. Defining social psychology.
2. Introduce main content and subject matter of social psychology in relations to different questions of interest in this discipline.
General Introduction of the Course
Social psychology is the scientific study of how people think, influence, and relate to one another. It is a comparatively young discipline. The broad theme of this course will be how individuals’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by other people -- the SOCIAL influences. Social Psychology is a surprisingly broad field that overlaps with other sub-disciplines of psychology like personality and cognition, and various other human disciplines like anthropology, sociology, and communication.
Learning Objectives of this course
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To acquaint the students with the field of social psychology. When we say “the field of psychology, we mean a broad range of topics relevant to social psychology, general scientific approach of the discipline, and various concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to this discipline.
To provide many insights into our own and others’ behavior.
Benefiting one’s own relationships and services as a friend, relative, roommate, neighbour, and co-worker
Practical application of this course
Through journal writing and Applied social psychology Lab students will be able to experience the personal relevance of social psychology. The introduction of these two procedures is as under:
Journal: One means of enhancing the course’s personal relevance is an assignment called a “Journal”, which students will accomplish as the course will proceed.
Applied Social Psychology Lab: Different classroom activities will be conducted to give students a practical overview and knowledge about the application of Social Psychology by case reports,
VU
Lesson 01
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Aims
Introduction of social psychology is a very important discipline of psychology.
Objectives
1. Defining social psychology.
2. Introduce main content and subject matter of social psychology in relations to different questions of interest in this discipline.
General Introduction of the Course
Social psychology is the scientific study of how people think, influence, and relate to one another. It is a comparatively young discipline. The broad theme of this course will be how individuals’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by other people -- the SOCIAL influences. Social Psychology is a surprisingly broad field that overlaps with other sub-disciplines of psychology like personality and cognition, and various other human disciplines like anthropology, sociology, and communication.
Learning Objectives of this course
•
•
•
To acquaint the students with the field of social psychology. When we say “the field of psychology, we mean a broad range of topics relevant to social psychology, general scientific approach of the discipline, and various concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to this discipline.
To provide many insights into our own and others’ behavior.
Benefiting one’s own relationships and services as a friend, relative, roommate, neighbour, and co-worker
Practical application of this course
Through journal writing and Applied social psychology Lab students will be able to experience the personal relevance of social psychology. The introduction of these two procedures is as under:
Journal: One means of enhancing the course’s personal relevance is an assignment called a “Journal”, which students will accomplish as the course will proceed.
Applied Social Psychology Lab: Different classroom activities will be conducted to give students a practical overview and knowledge about the application of Social Psychology by case reports,
References: between groups and those looking for relationships/ associations between variables (Cohen & Holiday, 1982) 2. Franzoi, S.L. (2006). Social Psychology. New York: McGraw Hill. Chapter 2.