PSYC 3611 - Social Psychology I

Delivery Online, self-paced

Course Description

Students are introduced to the field of social psychology, focusing on how we think about and interact with others. Topics include personal perception, social cognition, attitudes, prejudice and interpersonal relations.

Learning outcomes

Outline the procedures social psychologists use to test hypotheses about the behaviour of individuals and of groups.
Discuss the processes through which people perceive and attempt to understand others.
Explain how attitudes are formed and changed, and how they are related to behaviour.
Discuss the origins and effects of prejudice and discrimination.
Discuss the factors that influence our liking for other individuals and that lead to the formation of close relationships.

Course topics

Unit 1: Social Psychology as a Science and Social Cognition
Unit 2: Social Perception and Attitudes
Unit 3: Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination
Unit 4: Close Relationships

Required text and materials

Students are responsible for purchasing the required materials on their own:

Aronson, J., & Aronson, E. (Eds.). (2020). Readings about the social animal. (12th ed.). New York, NY: Worth Publishers.
Type: Textbook: ISBN 13: 978-1-4641-7872-6

The following e-textbook can be purchased directly from Campus eBookstore via: Wolfie's Campus Bookstore

Baron, R. A., & Branscombe, N. R. (2017). Revel for Social psychology + Access Card. (14th ed.). New York: Pearson.
Type: e-Text. ISBN: 9780134625386

Assessments

Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.

To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course and 50% or higher on the final mandatory exam.

Assignment 1― Social Psychology as a Science and Social Cognition	12.5%
Assignment 2― Social Perception and Attitudes	12.5%
Assignment 3― Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination	12.5%
Assignment 4― Liking, Love and Other Close Relationships	12.5%
Final Exam (mandatory)	50%

Prerequisites

Required:

PSYC 1111
PSYC 1211

Recommended requisite(s)

PSYC 2111

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Social Psychology I

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3 credits

Open Learning faculty member information

An Open Learning faculty member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.