Social Psychology

Paper Code: 
24SOC803
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course aims to enable the students to appreciate how individual behavior is influenced by the socio-cultural contexts of various societies.

 

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Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

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24DSOC803

 

Social Psychology

(Theory)

CO73: Evaluate the basic concepts of social psychology

CO74: Analyze the impact of social statics and dynamics on the lives of individuals and identify suitable alternatives

CO75: Associate concepts and theories of psychology and sociology

CO76: Apply methods of Social Psychology for social well being

CO77: Develop appropriate skills for personality and attitude measurement

CO78:  Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentations, Discussion, Tutorials

 

Learning activities for the students: Reading assignments, Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

Unit I: 
Introduction to Social Psychology

Social Psychology as a branch of social science:

  • Meaning, Nature, Scope, Subject matter and Scope of Social Psychology;  Relationship of Social Psychology with Sociology
  • Methods of Social Psychology: Experimental and Observational methods

 

18.00
Unit II: 
Personality
  • Concept, Types and Theories of Personality
  • Personality and Social Behaviour; the behavioural effects of Personality Disposition
  • Social Motivation:
  • Meaning, Characteristics of Motivated behaviour
  • Theories of Social Motivation: Instinct, Drive and Cognitive theories

 

18.00
Unit III: 
Social Attitude
  • Determinants of Attitude, Attitude formation, Attitude change, Attitude
    measurement
  • Attitude as an effective social process

Social Groups:

  • Group formation, Structure and Functions of Groups, Group ideology and
    need satisfaction, Group cohesiveness
  • Group Dynamics

 

18.00
Unit IV: 
Prejudice and Stereotypes

 

  • Nature of Prejudice, group and Prejudice formation
  • Stereotype behavior, stereotype and Prejudice development
  • Public Opinion and Propaganda:Principles of Propaganda, Media and

Propaganda, Propaganda effectiveness

18.00
Unit V: 
Social Change and Social Tensions
  • Theoretical interpretation of social change, Factors of social change
  • Social structure and social tensions, modernization and social tensions,
    methods of removing social tensions     
  • Intergroup conflicts and aggression, management of intergroup conflict,
    factors of war and peace in international relations

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:

  • Baron, Robert A. & Branscombe, Nyla. 2016.(12th Edition). Social Psychology. New Delhi: Pearson Publication
  • Kassin.S, Fein.S, Hazel & Marcuse.R. 2014(9th edition). Social Psychology. New Delhi:Cengage Learning Pvt. Ltd.

 

 

 

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • Sherif,M. and  Sherif, C.W.,1969: Social Psychology, New York: Harper International
  • Secord, P.F. & Beckman,C.W.: Social Psychology, New York.: McGraw Hill
  • Hollander, E.P.,1976: Principles and Methods of Social Psychology, New York: OUP
  • Baron, Robert A. & Donn Byrna: Social Psychology: Understanding Human Interaction, New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India
  • Mangal, S.K. 2007. Essentials of Educational Psychology. New Delhi: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
  • Berkowitz, 1980: A Survey of Social Psychology, New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston

 

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JOURNALS:

  • Journal of Psychosocial Studies, Policy Press
  • Asian Journal of Social Psychology. Wiley & Sons
  • Journal of Social Psychology, Taylor and Francis

 

Academic Session: 
2024-25
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