SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC 2801YA)

FALL/WINTER 2016/2017 – CLASSROOM: SN1015 – 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 of 8 short answer questions (5 marks each), and 2 of 3 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 for each test and 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 – 2015/2016

Date Chapter Topics September 2016 6 - Introduction to course, course outline 8 1 Introducing Social Psychology - Critical Thinking - The Amazing Randi 13 1 Introducing Social Psychology - Is social psychology merely just common sense? 15 1 Introducing Social Psychology - Social psychology and the scientific method. 20 2 The Self in a Social World - Subliminal priming. How well do we know ourselves? 22 2 The Self in a Social World - Self-serving bias 27 3 Social Beliefs and Judgments - Social cognition. Homer Simpson overconfidence? 29 3 Social Beliefs and Judgments - How reliable are children`s memories? Attributions. October 2016 4 4 Behaviour and Attitudes - What happens when we say one thing, yet do something else? 6 4 Behaviour and Attitudes - Can the type of occupation I`ve selected shape my attitudes? 11 -- Fall Break – no class! 13 -- Fall Break – no class! 18 4 Behaviour and Attitudes - Can the type of occupation I`ve selected shape my attitudes? 20 1-4 Midterm Exam Review 25 1-4 Midterm Exam 1 27 5 Persuasion – How do I get people to buy my product? November 2016 1 5 Persuasion – Can ads that produce fear really change the way I think and behave? 3 5 Persuasion - What do I need to learn to win the election? 8 6 Conformity - Agreeing with the group even when you disagree. Candid Camera Classics. 10 6 Conformity - Would you electrocute someone as part of a learning experiment? 15 6 Conformity - Why are we so compelled to go along with the group? 17 7 Group Influence - Do porn stars perform better in front of an audience? Social facilitation. 22 7 Group Influence - Can I get away with anything as long as I am in a group of people? 24 8 Altruism: Helping Others - I`m going out to smoke a big fatty. Can you watch my purse? 29 8 Altruism: Helping Others - If you were hurt on a crowded street, would anybody help? December 2016 1 5-9 December Exam Review TBA 5-9 December Exam January 2017 10 9 Aggression: Hurting Others - What does science says about predicting violent behaviour? 12 9 Aggression: Hurting Others - What does science says about predicting violent behaviour? 17 10 Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others - Are a partner’s``looks`` unimportant for women? 19 10 Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others - What your date really thinks of you. 24 10 Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others - What your date really thinks of you. 26 11 Sources of Prejudice - How fast can children turn into bigots? Jane Elliot video. 31 11 Sources of Prejudice – Frustration and Aggression: The Scapegoat. February 2017 2 12 Consequences of Prejudice – Indecently Exposed - Jane Elliot video. 7 12 Consequences of Prejudice – Stereotype Threat. 9 9-12 Midterm Test 2 Review 14 9-12 Midterm Exam 2 16 Mod A Social Psychology in Conflict and Peacemaking – How can enemies be turned into friends? 21 -- February Break – no class! 23 -- February Break – no class! 28 Mod B Social Psychology in the Clinic - How scientific are clinical psychologists? March 2017 2 Mod B Social Psychology in the Clinic - Can experts pick out 5 out of 10 people who are mentally ill? Video – Part I 7 Mod B Social Psychology in the Clinic - If you faked mental illness, would anyone know that you were not ill? 9 Mod B Social Psychology in the Clinic - The science behind being a kick-ass clinician. 14 Mod B Social Psychology in the Clinic - Can experts pick out 5 out of 10 people who are mentally ill? Video – Part II 16 Mod C Social Psychology in Court - ``It was him! I saw it with my two eyes!`` Oh really?........ 21 Mod C Social Psychology in Court – American Justice – The Case of Ronald Cotton – Video. 23 Mod C Social Psychology in Court - How to make friends and influence jurors. 28 Mod C Social Psychology in Court - How to make friends and influence jurors – 12 Angry Men. 30 Mod C Social Psychology in Court - How to make one recall something that never occurred 101. April 2017 4 Mod C Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future - I am rich! But am I any happier? 6 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 25, 2016 25% December Exam (Chapters 5,6,7,8) T.B.A. 25% Midterm Exam 2 (Chapters 9,10,11,12) February 14, 2017 25% Final Exam (Modules A,B,C,D) T.B.A. 25%