Introduction to Social Psychology

Paper Code: 
24CPSY201
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to develop comprehensive understanding of social psychology, including its historical development and scope. Students will also learn about the impact of social influence on individual behavior, the processes underlying interpersonal interactions, and the dynamics of group behavior.

 

Course Outcomes: 

COURSE

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24CPSY201

Introduction to Social Psychology

(Theory)

 

CO11: Demonstrate fundamental knowledge about need and scope of Social Psychology. Be aware of the brief history and various related fields of Social Psychology. Understand the historical and scientific origin and development of the field in the western and Indian context

CO12: Predict the impact of the presence of others on individual behavior (e.g. bystander effect, social facilitation).

CO13: Understand the concept of altruism and how people help.

CO14: Analyze the role of attitudes in understanding human behaviour.

CO15: Describe the structure and function of different kinds of group behavior (e.g. deindividuation, group polarization). Understand the processes that contribute to differential treatment of group members.

CO16: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion,

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, application based questions, Seminar presentation,

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation,

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction:

Introduction:

Nature and scope of social psychology; Historical developments of social psychology; Problems of social psychology; Approaches to Social Psychology - Biological, Learning, Cognitive, Psychoanalytic and Role Theory; Relationships with other sciences; Methods-Observation and experiment.

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Individual Level Processes:

Nonverbal communication and deception; Person Perception: Attribution; theories: Kelly’s, sources of error, impression formation. 

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Interpersonal Processes:

Interpersonal Attraction, Prosocial Behaviour, Aggression

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Attitude:

Attitude:

Nature and Function of Attitudes; Formation, Change and Measurement of Attitudes; Theories of Attitude Change.

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Group Dynamics:

Cooperation & Conflict, Group Decision Making, Prejudice and discrimination. Conformity, compliance and Obedience.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Baron, R.A., Byrne, D. & Bhardwaj, G. (2010).Social Psychology (12thed.). New Delhi: Pearson.
  • Baron, R.A. & Byrne, D. (1994). Social Psychology: Understanding Human Interaction. ND Prentice Hall.
  • Hogg, M., A. & Vaughan, G. M. (2018). Social Psychology (8th Edition). New York. Pearson.
  • Myers, D.G. (2008). Social Psychology. New Delhi; Tata McGraw-Hill.

Suggested readings

  • Deaux, K., & Wrightsman, L. (2001). Social Psychology. California: Cole Publishing.
  • Kassin, S., Fein, S., & Markus, H.R. (2008). Social Psychology. New York: Houghton Miffin.
  • Mishra, G. (2009). Psychology in India: Theoretical and Methodological Developments. (ICSSR Survey of Advances in Research), Vol 4. New Delhi: Pearson.
  • Taylor, S.E., Peplau, L.A. & Sears, D.O. (2006). Social Psychology (12th ed.). New Delhi: Pearson.

 

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Academic Year: 
2024-25
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