Social Psychology
Fall 2016
Instructor: Dr. Stephen J. Vodanovich
Office: Building 41, Room 220, Phone: 474-2944;
e-mail: svodanov@uwf.edu
Required text: Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., & Akert, R. M., & Sommers, S. (2015). Social Psychology. (9th ed.). Pearson. ISBN-13: 978-0133936544 ISBN-10: 0133936546
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday: 1:00-11:00 || 1:15-2:15 || 4:00-5:00 Other times are available by appointment.
| The textbook for this course is available on Reserve at the Circulation Desk at the John C. Pace Library for a 2-hour loan period (the book must stay in the Library). Please feel free to take advantage of this resource, but keep in mind that copies of textbooks for each course are limited and may be in use by another student, particularly right before an assignment or reading is due, so plan your textbook use accordingly. Course Reserves are accessible through a link on the libraryÕs home page. |
Helpful Social Psychology-Related Web Sites:
Society for Personality and Social Psychology
Society for Experimental Social Psychology
Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
Student Learning Objectives ---
Students will be able to:
1) Describe the historical and current trends in the field of social psychology, as well as its major contributors.
2) Explain how social influence affects how we see, think, feel, and know.
3) State, and provide examples, how situational influences can have a powerful effect on the way we behave.
4) Summarize the empirical findings of research in the field and how these can be used to solve applied problems (e.g., prejudice, discrimination, obedience, conformity)
5) Discuss the implications of social psychological research findings for individuals and society (e.g., prison reform, teamwork, interpersonal relationships, helping others).
6) Explain the theories related to understanding various types of social behavior (e.g., cognitive dissonance, social comparison, aggression, social cognition, self-perception, stereotypes)
7) Evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, and ethical concerns of the various research designs employed in the field.
8) Discuss the generalizability of the research findings across time and cultures.
Approximate Timeline [Revisions and additions to slides may be made during the semester]
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Date |
Chapter(s) |
Topic |
Slides |
8/22 |
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Introduction/Overview |
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8/24 |
8 |
Conformity |
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8/29 |
8 |
Obedience |
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8/31 |
8 |
Prison Simulation |
Prison Simulation Slides
Optional video: Zimbardo's Prison Simulation Study. Click here (Time 29:00) [Note: Some may find the content of this video to be disturbing]
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9/5 |
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No Class
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9/7 |
8 |
Compliance |
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9/12 |
11 |
Prosocial Behavior |
Optional video: Helping Behavior (Kitty Genovese and early research by Latane and Darley). Click here (Time 6:43) |
9/14 |
11 |
Prosocial Behavior |
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9/19 |
9 |
Group Processes
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9/21 |
9 |
Group Processes |
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9/26 |
Chapters 8, 9, 11 & lecture material |
Test 1
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9/28 |
13 |
Prejudice |
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10/3 |
13 |
Prejudice |
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10/5 |
12 |
Aggression |
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10/10 |
12 |
Aggression
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10/12 |
6
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The Need to Justify Our Actions
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10/17 |
6 |
The Need to Justify Our Actions |
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10/19 |
7 |
Attitudes and Attitude Change |
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10/24 |
7 |
Attitudes and Attitude Change |
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10/26 |
Chapters 6, 7, 12, 13 & lecture material |
Test # 2
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10/31 |
3 |
Social Cognition |
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11/2 |
3
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Social Cognition |
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11/7 |
4 |
Social Perception
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11/9 |
4 |
Social Perception
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11/14 |
10 |
Interpersonal Attraction |
Interpersonal Attraction Slides
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11/16 |
10 |
Interpersonal Attraction |
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11/21 |
10 |
Interpersonal Attraction |
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11/23 |
No Class |
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11/28 |
Social Psychology in Action - 3 |
Social Psychology & The Law |
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11/30 |
Social Psychology in Action - 3 |
Social Psychology & The Law |
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12/5 2:00 pm
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Chapters 3, 4, 10, Social Psychology in Action-3, and lecture material |
Test # 3
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Note: Information beyond that which is included in your text will be covered during class lectures. You will
be responsible for this material since it will be included on the tests. If you miss a class session, it is advisable to
contact other students to learn about the nature of the material that you missed.
It is your responsibility to arrive to class on time in order to avoid disruption to the lecture and other students. If
you do arrive late for some reason, please enter the classroom quietly and take the nearest seat that is available
to you. Also, please turn any cell phones off (or on "vibrate") while the class is in session.
It is in your best interest to not miss any of the exams. Make-up examinations are rarely granted and will only be
given with approval of the instructor. If you cannot take an exam on the scheduled date, you need to submit
a written notice (e-mail is fine), with any supporting justification (e.g., a doctor's note), before the exam date,
if possible. Your statement, and possibly a meeting with the me, will be used to decide whether a
make-up test is allowable.
Useful Links:
Student Disability Resources: Click here
Grade Appeals Process: Click here
~ Extra Credit Opportunity ~
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Psychology Research Pool (PRP) Participation Deadlines: Research Articles - November 18, 2016 Research Studies - November 23, 2016
This course is included in the Psychology Research Pool (PRP) at UWF, meaning you may also earn ArgoPoints for this class by completing research activities. ArgoPoints are research participation credits that will be translated into course credit at the end of the semester. These activities are designed to enhance your understanding of current psychological research. Sign up for an account for the PRP system at https://uwfprp.sona-systems.com/.
There are 2 options for earning ArgoPoints through the PRP:
Option 1:Ê Participating in research studies. You can earn ArgoPoints by being a participant in a research study through the PRP. You can find a list of current studies on the PRP webpage at https://uwfprp.sona-systems.com/. Studies may be in a laboratory setting on campus or may be research completed online. You will earn 1 ArgoPoint for every half hour of participation, and 1 additional point for participating in laboratory studies or for completing multi-session studies. For each ArgoPoint you earn, you will receive 1 point of research credit in this course. You can earn a maximum of 4 ArgoPoints for this course from the PRP. Any extra points that you earn will be added to your final average across three tests.
Option 2:Ê Reading Psychological Research. If you do not want to participate in a study or you cannot participate in a study (e.g., no time slots fit your schedule, you do not fit the participant criteria, etc.), you can also earn ArgoPoints by reading and summarizing an empirical journal article. Each study will have ONE paper associated with the study. You can read that study instead of participating in the study. If you participate in the study, you cannot also do the paper associated with THAT study. You can find a list of approved articles as well as instructions on how to complete and submit article summaries by emailing the PRP Coordinator. All articles must be turned in to the PRP Coordinator, spbsprp@uwf.edu, (NOT your professor) by 5 pm on the day of the deadline as listed below.
You may choose to earn ArgoPoints by completing only Option 1, only Option 2, or any combination of both Options 1 and 2. You can track your ArgoPoints online at https://uwfprp.sona-systems.com/. ÊAll PRP related questions should be sent to the PRP Coordinator at spbsprp@uwf.edu.
The deadline for the participation is as follows: Study Participation: November 23rd at 5 PM
Additional rules of the PRP:
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Grading Scale (based on the average score across 3 tests) |
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| A | 90 & above |
| B+ | 87-89 |
| B | 83-86 |
| B- | 80-82 |
| C+ | 77-79 |
| C | 73-76 |
| C- | 70-72 |
| D+ | 67-69 |
| D | 60-66 |
| F | 59 and below |
