Study of individual behavior within the social environment. Topics may include socio-psychological processes, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, group processes, self, social cognition, and research methods. (PSYC 2319 is included in the Field of Study.)
Course Learning Objectives
- Define Social Psychology and related terminology
- Discuss the relationship between the person and the situation and its influence on attitudes, prejudice, aggression, prosocial behavior, and interpersonal relationships.
- Describe the dynamics of group behavior in areas of social influence, such as, altruism, conformity, obedience, deindividualization, leadership, intergroup relations, and conflict and cooperation
- Identify and evaluate the current and historical research methods of social psychology, including ethical considerations
- Apply social psychological principles to real-world issues
Required Textbooks
Social Psychology, Kassin, S., Fein, S., & Markus, H. R., 10e., (2017) Publisher Cengage.
Evaluation Standards
Assessment of learning objectives will be evaluated by Exams, Quizzes, and written assessment of course content. The learning of objectives is demonstrated by performing above 70% cumulatively on all exams, quizzes, and written assessments.
90 – 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 – 69 = D
Below 60 = F
Required Institutional Core Learning Outcomes
Communication (COM), Critical Thinking (CT), Empirical & Quantitative Reasoning (EQR), Social Responsibility (SR)
Disabilities
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.
Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
Last Modified
Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 11:23 AM
