STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Describe the major perspectives of social psychology.

 II.     Explain the methods used to study behavior.

 III.    Distinguish among the concepts of motivation, goals, and attitudes.

 IV.     Identify the processes of social cognition.

 V.      Understand when and why people use self-presentation/impressions.

 VI.     Describe the internal and external affects of persuasion.

 VII.    Examine the categories of social influence: Conformity, compliance, and obedience.

 VIII.   Compare the various characteristics of relationships.

 IX.     Identify the types of prosocial behavior.

 X       Explain the theoretical perspectives of aggression.

 XI.     Describe the differences among prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination.

 XII.    Discuss the nature of groups.

 XIII.   Identify and describe global social dilemmas.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction

         A.      Introducing social psychology

         B.      Theory

 II.     Social Cognition

         A.      Attitude theory

         B.      Attribution theory

         C.      Social perception and cognition

 III.    Interpersonal Relations

         A.      Interpersonal attraction

         B.      Aggression

         C.      Prosocial behavior

 IV.     Social Influences

         A.      Social power

         B.      Persuasion

         C.      Leadership

         D.      Conformity

         E.      Obedience

         F.      Prejudice and discrimination