1. To enable students to develop an understanding of dyads, groups and organization.
2. To understand how social problems can be analyzed in terms of social psychological theories.
Nature and components of prejudice, Acquisition of prejudice, Reduction of prejudice
Group structure and function; Social loafing; De-individuation, Conformity; Group Cohesiveness.
Definition and functions; Trait, Situational and contingency approaches of leadership
Personal, Situational and social-cultural determinants; Bystander effect; Theoretical explanations of pro-social behavior
Poverty and Gender issue in India; Environmental Issues - Personal space and territoriality
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