SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC 2801YA)

FALL/WINTER 2017/2018 – CLASSROOM: UC0050 (LOWER LECTURE THEATRE) - TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 4PM – 5:30PM INSTRUCTOR: Mike Moland, Ph.D. e-mail: mikemoland@shaw.ca TEACHING ASSISTANT: Nayoung (Sabrina) Kim e-mail: nkim2@lakeheadu.ca TEXT: Myers, D., Spencer, S, & Jordan, C. (2015) Social Psychology: 6th Canadian Ed. McGraw-Hill, Toronto. COURSE DESCRIPTION: A survey of theory and research on the nature and causes of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in social situations. Topics include person perception, social cognition, attitudes, prejudice and discrimination, interpersonal attraction, personal relationships, aggression, pro-social behaviour, conformity and compliance, and behaviour in groups. COURSE COMPONENTS

TESTS AND EXAM FORMAT All tests and exams will comprise 50 multiple-choice items (1 mark each), 6 short answer questions (5 marks each), and 2 long answer questions (10 marks each). Multiple choice and short answer items will be selected from the lectures, text book, and video material. All tests and exams are non-cumulative. I will e-mail the PowerPoint slides to all students in the class after each chapter has been covered. Those who miss class during video presentations will not be given the video material – no exceptions. You will be given short and long-answer questions to study typically at least 2 weeks prior to each test or exam.

CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT It is important to treat your classmates, teaching assistant, and instructor with respect at all times. Turn off all cell phones. The capturing of photos, videos, or audio in the classroom is prohibited unless authorized by the instructor.

TENTATIVE OUTLINE – SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY – 2801 YA – 2017/2018

Date Chapter Topics September 2017 5 - Introduction to course, course outline 7 1 Introducing Social Psychology - Critical Thinking - The Amazing Randi 12 1 Introducing Social Psychology - Is social psychology merely just common sense? 14 1 Introducing Social Psychology - Social psychology and the scientific method. 19 2 The Self in a Social World - Subliminal priming. How well do we know ourselves? 21 2 The Self in a Social World - Self-serving bias 26 3 Social Beliefs and Judgments - Social cognition. Homer Simpson overconfidence? 28 3 Social Beliefs and Judgments - How reliable are children`s memories? Attributions. October 2017 3 4 Behaviour and Attitudes - What happens when we say one thing, yet do something else? 5 4 Behaviour and Attitudes - Can the type of occupation I`ve selected shape my attitudes? 10 -- Fall Break – no class! 12 -- Fall Break – no class! 17 4 Behaviour and Attitudes - Can the type of occupation I`ve selected shape my attitudes? 19 1-4 Midterm Exam Review 24 1-4 Midterm Exam 1 26 5 Persuasion – How do I get people to buy my product? 31 5 Persuasion – Can ads that produce fear really change the way I think and behave? November 2017 2 5 Persuasion - What do I need to learn to win the election? 7 6 Conformity - Agreeing with the group even when you disagree. Candid Camera Classics. 9 6 Conformity - Would you electrocute someone as part of a learning experiment? 14 6 Conformity - Why are we so compelled to go along with the group? 16 7 Group Influence - Do ants dig better in front of an audience? Social facilitation. 21 7 Group Influence - Can I get away with anything as long as I am in a group of people? 23 8 Altruism: Helping Others – I’m going to the restroom. Can you watch my purse? 28 8 Altruism: Helping Others - If you were hurt on a crowded street, would anybody help? 30 5-8 December Exam Review December 2017 TBA 5-8 December Exam January 2018 9 9 Aggression: Hurting Others - What does science says about predicting violent behaviour? 11 9 Aggression: Hurting Others - What does science says about predicting violent behaviour? 16 10 Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others - Are a partner’s``looks`` unimportant for women? 18 10 Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others – Secrets of the Sexes Video. 23 10 Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others - What your date really thinks of you. 25 11 Sources of Prejudice - How fast can children turn into bigots? Jane Elliot video. 30 11 Sources of Prejudice – Frustration and Aggression: The Scapegoat. February 2018 1 12 Consequences of Prejudice – Indecently Exposed - Jane Elliot video. 6 12 Consequences of Prejudice – Stereotype Threat. 8 9-12 Midterm Test 2 Review 13 9-12 Midterm Exam 2 15 Mod A Social Psychology in Conflict and Peacemaking – How can enemies be turned into friends? 20 -- February Break – no class! 22 -- February Break – no class! 27 Mod B Social Psychology in the Clinic - How scientific are clinical psychologists? March 2018 1 Mod B Social Psychology in the Clinic - Can experts pick out 5 out of 10 people who are mentally ill? Video – Part I 6 Mod B Social Psychology in the Clinic - If you faked mental illness, would anyone know that you were not ill? 8 Mod B Social Psychology in the Clinic - The science behind being a kick-ass clinician. 13 Mod B Social Psychology in the Clinic - Can experts pick out 5 out of 10 people who are mentally ill? Video – Part II 15 Mod C Social Psychology in Court - ``It was him! I saw it with my two eyes!`` Oh really?........ 20 Mod C Social Psychology in Court – American Justice – The Case of Ronald Cotton – Video. 22 Mod C Social Psychology in Court - How to make friends and influence jurors. 27 Mod C Social Psychology in Court - How to make friends and influence jurors – 12 Angry Men video. 29 Mod C Social Psychology in Court - How to make friends and influence jurors – 12 Angry Men video. April 2018 3 Mod D Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future - I am rich! But am I any happier? 5 Mod A-D Final Exam Review Last Day of Class TBA Mod A-D Final Exam

Date Weight Midterm Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 2, 3,4) October 24, 2017 25% December Exam (Chapters 5,6,7,8) T.B.A. 25% Midterm Exam 2 (Chapters 9,10,11,12) February 13, 2018 25% Final Exam (Modules A,B,C,D) T.B.A. 25%