Course Description
An introduction to Social Psychology
Course Content
Module
Introduction and methods
Social Cognition & Perception
Conformity and obedience
Self and Identity
Attitudes, stereotyping and prejudice
Interpersonal attraction and relationships
Aggression, violence & prosocial behavior
Groups and Individuals
Social Robotics
Course Audience
Mainly intended for senior UG students. Background in psychology is desirable.
Outcomes of this Course
- By the end of the course the student should be
- Familiar with the basic field of social psychology
- Understand social psychology as a scientific endeavor
- Understand the methodology used in conducting research in the field of social psychology
- Able to appreciate various domains within social psychology and use them to understand the contemporary social scenario.
- Understand the implications that social psychology has in real life as well for other disciplines.