Social Psychology –

psy400

(3 credits)

This course provides a unified view of the field of social psychology organized around the concepts of social influence and power and exchange in social life and explores in-depth human thoughts, feelings, and actions as influenced by other people. Specific topics include socialization, perception of self and others, pro-social and anti-social behavior, attitudes, interpersonal attraction, social influence, and group behavior.

This undergraduate-level course is 5 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

Social Psychology and The Self
- Define social psychology.
- Explain the role of research in social psychology.
- Define the concept of the self in the social world.
- Apply socialization concepts to personal development.
Social Beliefs, Judgments, and Attitudes
- Discuss how behavior can be explained using attribution theory.
- Describe the reciprocal relationship between behavior and attitudes.
- Explain how individuals rationalize their behavior, using cognitive dissonance theory.
Group Influence
- Define social influence.
- Analyze the effect of group influence on the self.
- Describe the related processes of norm formation and conformity.
- Examine the concept of groupthink.
Persuasion and Conflict
- Examine the elements of persuasion.
- Assess the effects of persuasion on the individual.
- Describe the elements of conflict resolution and peacemaking.
Altruism
- Examine the various motivations to engage in altruistic behavior.
- Examine the concepts of philanthropy, social activism, and volunteerism in terms of the social exchange theory and pro-social behavior.

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While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

Social Psychology –

psy400

Social Psychology and The Self

Social Beliefs, Judgments, and Attitudes

Group Influence

Persuasion and Conflict

Altruism

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