PSY 310: Advanced Social Psychology

This course objective is to help you examine interpersonal communication in various social contexts and apply social psychological principles in evaluating current events in the legal, career/work, health, education, and online environments.

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Course Curriculum

1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What Is Social Psychology?
3. Concepts of Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Phenomena
4. History of Social Psychology
5. Social Psychology Concepts and Theories
6. Social Psychology Examples
7. Other Fields and Social Psychology
8. Lesson Summary
9. FAQs
10. Activities
11. 1.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Social Approach in Psychology
3. Social Psychology Perspectives
4. Sociocultural Perspective
5. Evolutionary Perspective
6. Social Learning Perspective
7. Social-Cognitive Perspective
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 1.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is Social Psychology?
3. Social Psychology Examples
4. Social Psychology Topics
5. Social Cognition and Perception
6. Group Decisions
7. Attitudes and Persuasion
8. Prosocial Behavior
9. Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
10. Lesson Summary
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. 1.3 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Riding an Elevator
3. Observational Learning
4. Self-Regulation
5. Lesson Summary
6. 2.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Are Heuristics?
3. Heuristics and Bias
4. Heuristic Examples
5. Types of Heuristics
6. What Is Representativeness Heuristic?
7. Availability Heuristic
8. Judgmental Heuristics
9. Base-Rate Heuristic
10. Affect Heuristic
11. Lesson Summary
12. FAQs
13. Activities
14. 2.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Cognitive Bias?
3. Types of Cognitive Bias
4. Cognitive Bias Examples
5. Lesson Summary
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. 2.3 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. ABC Model of Attitude
3. 3 Components of Attitude
4. Affective Component
5. Behavioral Component
6. Cognitive Component
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 3.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Understanding Attitudes
3. Classical Conditioning
4. Operant Conditioning
5. Social Cognitive Learning
6. Lesson Summary
7. 3.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Why Do We Act This Way?
3. Attitudes
4. Attitude Formation
5. Degree Attitudes Influence Behavior
6. Lesson Summary
7. 3.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Attitudes: Explicit vs. Implicit
3. Measuring Explicit Attitudes
4. Measuring Implicit Attitudes
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 3.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is the Elaboration Likelihood Model?
3. Elaboration Likelihood Model of Persuasion History
4. Elaboration Likelihood Theory
5. Peripheral Model
6. Central Model
7. Influential Factors to the Elaboration Likelihood Model
8. Elaboration Likelihood Model Examples
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. 3.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Emotions & Persuading Attitude Change
3. Persuasion & Types of Attitude
4. Emotions as Heuristics
5. Fear Appeals
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 3.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Are Subliminal Messages?
3. How Do Subliminal Messages Work?
4. Subliminally Presented Stimuli
5. What is Subliminal Perception?
6. Subliminal Processing
7. Subliminal Messaging in Advertising
8. Subliminal Messages Examples
9. Legality
10. How Effective is Subliminal Messaging?
11. Lesson Summary
12. Frequently Asked Questions
13. 3.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Social Judgment Theory?
3. Background
4. Latitudes of Rejection, Acceptance, and Noncommitment
5. Elements of Social Judgment Theory
6. Social Judgment Theory Examples
7. Lesson Summary
8. FAQs
9. Activities
10. 3.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Attitude Inoculation?
3. William McGuire's Experiment
4. Significance of Inoculation Theory
5. Practical Applications of Attitude Inoculation Theory
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 3.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Theory of Planned Behavior
3. Theory of Reasoned Action
4. Theory of Planned Behavior Constructs
5. Attitude towards Behavior
6. Behavioral Intention
7. Subjective Norms
8. Social Norms
9. Perceived Power
10. Perceived Behavioral Control
11. Theory of Planned Behavior Examples
12. Theory of Planned Behavior's Usefulness
13. Theory of Planned Behavior Limitations
14. Lesson Summary
15. Frequently Asked Questions
16. 3.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Cognitive Dissonance?
3. Cognitive Dissonance Theory
4. Signs and Causes of Cognitive Dissonance
5. Cognitive Dissonance Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. FAQs
8. Activities
9. 3.11 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Self-Perception Definition
3. Self-Perception Theory
4. Bem's Experiment
5. Self-Perception Theory Example
6. Use of Self-Perception Theory in Real Life
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 4.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is Self-Concept in Psychology?
3. Self-Image in Psychology
4. Tenets of Self-Concept
5. Theories of Self-Concept
6. Abraham Maslow
7. Carl Rogers
8. Michael Lewis
9. Development of Self-Concept
10. Self-Concept Examples
11. Lesson Summary
12. Frequently Asked Questions
13. 4.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Beginning of Self-esteem
3. Early Theories of Self-esteem
4. What Is the Use of Self-esteem?
5. Lesson Summary
6. 4.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Dramaturgy
3. Impression Management
4. Idealization
5. Nonverbal Communication
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 4.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Impression Management?
3. Types of Impression Management
4. Impression Management Techniques
5. Impression Management Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 4.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Introspection?
3. Introspection Examples
4. Self-Awareness Theory
5. Introspection and Self-Awareness
6. Importance of Introspection and Self-Awareness
7. Lesson Summary
8. FAQs
9. Activities
10. 4.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Who Am I?
3. Individualism Vs. Collectivism
4. Family, Age, and Gender
5. Ethnicity, Nationality, and Class
6. Lesson Summary
7. Additional Activities
8. 4.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Social Identity?
3. Social Identity Theory
4. Social Identity Groups
5. Social Identity Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 4.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What are Influences on Identity?
3. What Factors Shape Identity?
4. What Else Influences Identity?
5. Understanding the Importance of What Contributes to Identity
6. Lesson Summary
7. 4.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a Social Role?
3. Social Cultures & Norms
4. The Role Theory
5. Social Roles Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 4.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Stereotype Threat
3. Stereotype Threat and Performance
4. Combating Stereotype Threat
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 4.11 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Social Categorization?
3. Social Identity Categories
4. Role of Social Categorization in Social Identity Theory
5. Implications of Social Categorization
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 4.12 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Self-Control?
3. Self-Control Examples
4. Self-Control and Willpower
5. Why is Self-Control Important?
6. Self-Management Therapy
7. Practicing Self-Reflection
8. Maintaining Positive Thinking
9. Avoiding Temptations
10. Implementation Intention
11. Lesson Summary
12. Frequently Asked Questions
13. 4.13 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Attribution Bias
3. Self-Serving Attribution
4. Internal Attribution
5. External Attribution
6. Motivations for Self-Serving Bias
7. Outcomes of Self-Serving Bias
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 4.14 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Festinger's Social Comparison Theory
3. What is Social Comparison and Why do People Compare Themselves to Others?
4. Self-Comparison
5. Social Comparison Examples
6. Consequences of Social Comparison
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 4.15 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination
3. Prejudice Definition Sociology
4. Stereotype Definition Sociology
5. Defining Discrimination
6. Prejudice vs. Stereotype
7. Prejudice vs. Discrimination
8. Stereotype vs. Racism
9. Racial Stereotypes Examples
10. Lesson Summary
11. Additional Activities
12. 5.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is Prejudice?
3. Difference Between Prejudice and Discrimination
4. Types of Prejudice
5. Theories of Prejudice
6. Social Identity Theory
7. Scapegoat Theory
8. Authoritarian Personality Theory
9. Culture Theory
10. Prejudice Examples
11. Lesson Summary
12. Frequently Asked Questions
13. 5.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Causes Prejudice?
3. Realistic Conflict Theory
4. Institutional Prejudice
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 5.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Ingroup vs. Outgroup
3. Ingroup Definition
4. Examples of Ingroups
5. Outgroup Definition
6. Outgroup Examples
7. Ingroup Heterogeneity & Outgroup Homogeneity
8. What is an Out-Group Stereotype?
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. 5.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Who is Jane Elliott?
3. Blue Eyes vs. Brown Eyes Experiment
4. Brown Eyed Children vs. Blue Eyed Children
5. Results of Jane Elliott's Experiment
6. Lasting Impact of the Blue Eyes vs. Brown Eyes Experiment
7. Lesson Summary
8. FAQs
9. Activities
10. 5.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Information Processing
3. Stereotypes and Processing
4. Stereotype-Processing Studies
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 5.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Attributions
3. Self-Serving Attributions
4. Group Attributions
5. Lesson Summary
6. 5.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Roots of Aversion to Unfairness
3. The Impact of Group Perception
4. Impact of Perception
5. Does Perception Match Reality?
6. The Impact of Perceptions on Risk-Taking
7. Example: Perceptions of Inequality's Causes
8. Does Risk-Taking Increase?
9. Example: The Value of Sharing
10. Solution Ideas: Reducing Reactivity to the Impacts of Inequality
11. Lesson Summary
12. 5.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Sex and Gender
3. Difference Between Sex and Gender
4. Other Gender Identities
5. Sexual Orientation
6. Alfred Kinsey's Scale
7. Lesson Summary
8. 5.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Patriarchy Definition
3. First Known Reference to Patriarchy
4. Matriarchy vs. Patriarchy
5. Patriarchy: Theories
6. Sexism: Definition
7. First Known Reference to Sexism
8. Types of Sexism
9. Lesson Summary
10. Vocabulary Terms
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. 5.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Agency vs. Communion
3. Social Role Theory
4. Dynamic Stereotypes
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 5.11 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Racial Discrimination
3. Race as Social Construct
4. Slavery and Jim Crow Laws
5. Japanese Internment
6. Modern Examples
7. Lesson Summary
8. 5.12 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Racial Discrimination
3. Racism and Self-Esteem
4. Scientific Racism
5. Stereotypes and Control
6. Status and Identity
7. Lesson Summary
8. 5.13 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is the Contact Hypothesis?
3. Intergroup Contact Theory
4. Conditions of Intergroup Contact
5. Limitations of the Contact Hypothesis
6. Examples of the Contact Hypothesis
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 5.14 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Prejudice in Social Psychology?
3. The Contact Hypothesis of Prejudice Reduction
4. Identity and Prejudice Reduction
5. Emotional and Cognitive Approaches to Prejudice Reduction
6. Public Approaches to Prejudice Reduction
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 5.15 quiz
1. Required Assignments Reminder
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Do People Need to Belong?
3. The Sense of Belonging
4. Impact on Psychological Health
5. Impact of the Need to Belong: Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 6.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is Attraction?
3. Attraction Theory
4. Types of Attraction
5. Principles of Attraction
6. Measuring Attraction
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 6.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Liking and Attraction
3. Similarity
4. Reciprocal Liking
5. Ingratiation
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 6.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Physical Attractiveness
3. Ratios
4. Symmetry
5. What Is a Baby Face?
6. Baby Face Features
7. Baby Faced Celebrities
8. The Baby Face Effect
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. 6.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What qualities do we find attractive in others?
3. Interpersonal Attraction
4. Summary
5. 6.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Does Interpersonal Relationship Mean?
3. Forms of Interpersonal Connections
4. Theories of Interpersonal Relations
5. Uncertainty Reductions Theory
6. Social Exchange Theory
7. Confirming and Valuing Relationship Theory
8. Dialectical Theory
9. Attachment Theory
10. Equity Theory
11. Lesson Summary
12. FAQs
13. Activities
14. 6.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is an Interpersonal Relationship?
3. Types of Interpersonal Relationships
4. Stages of an Interpersonal Relationship
5. Relationship Challenges and Maintenance
6. Importance of Interpersonal Relationships
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 6.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Learning About Friendship
3. Friends in Early Childhood
4. Friends in Middle Childhood
5. Friends in Adolescence
6. Friends in Adulthood
7. Lesson Summary
8. 6.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What are the Stages of Friendship?
3. Contact
4. Involvement
5. Intimacy
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 6.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love
3. Types of Love
4. Non-Love
5. Friendship
6. Infatuation
7. Empty Love
8. Romantic Love
9. Companionate Love
10. Fatuous Love
11. Consummate Love
12. Lesson Summary
13. Frequently Asked Questions
14. 6.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Universal Reasons for Marriage
3. Division of Labor
4. Prolonged Infant Dependency
5. Sexual Competition
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 6.11 quiz
1. Introduction
2. That's Life
3. Mate Choice
4. Courtship
5. Marriage
6. Childbearing
7. Lesson Summary
8. 6.12 quiz
9. Learning Outcomes
1. Introduction
2. Evaluating Our Relationships
3. Types of Interpersonal Relationships
4. Jealousy as a Threat to Interpersonal Relationships
5. Other Threats to Interpersonal Relationships
6. Lesson Summary
7. 6.13 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Why We Break Up
3. Disengagement Strategies
4. The Detachment Process
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 6.14 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Social Groups
3. Types of Groups
4. Size & Characteristics
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 7.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Zimbardo Prison Experiment
3. Guards
4. Prisoners
5. Power Dynamics and Changing Behaviors
6. Cancelation of Study
7. Prison Study and Psychological Findings
8. Criticism of Study
9. Lesson Summary
10. 7.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What's a Norm?
3. Descriptive vs. Injunctive Norms
4. Injunctive Norms
5. Descriptive Norms
6. Prescriptive and Proscriptive Norms
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 7.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Groupthink?
3. How is Groupthink Formed?
4. Groupthink: Social Theory
5. Groupthink: Decision-Making Process
6. Groupthink: Characteristics and Signs
7. Groupthink: Bias
8. How to Avoid Groupthink
9. Groupthink: Examples
10. Is Groupthink Bad?
11. Lesson Summary
12. Frequently Asked Questions
13. 7.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Social Groups
3. Groupthink
4. Social Loafing
5. Social Facilitation
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 7.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Minority vs. Majority Influence
3. The Majority is Not Always Right
4. Normative and Informational Influence
5. How Do You Change a Majority?
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 7.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Idiosyncrasy Credits
3. How Are Idiosyncrasy Credits Earned?
4. Do Idiosyncrasy Credits Expire?
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 7.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Social Conformity?
3. Role of Social Conformity in Psychology
4. Types of Conformity
5. Conformity Examples
6. Conformity vs. Obedience
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 7.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Social Pressure
3. Solomon Asch's Conformity Experiments
4. Cultural Influences
5. Lesson Summary
6. 7.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Who was Muzafer Sherif?
3. Robbers Cave Experiment
4. Autokinetic Effect
5. Lesson Summary
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. 7.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Who Was Stanley Milgram?
3. Stanley Milgram's Obedience Experiment
4. Influence on Psychology
5. Ethical Concerns
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 7.11 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is the Deterrence Theory?
3. Deterrence Theory of Punishment Definition
4. Punishments: General and Specific Deterrents
5. Are Deterrents Effective?
6. Deterrence Theory and the Death Penalty
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 7.12 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Origins of Altruism
3. Social Influences
4. Summary
5. 8.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Causes of Prosocial Behavior
3. Social Exchange Theory
4. Costs and Benefits of Helping
5. Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcome
8. 8.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Prosocial Behavior?
3. Prosocial Behavior Versus the Bystander Effect
4. Benefits of Prosocial Behavior
5. Theories of Prosocial Motivation
6. Kin Selection
7. The Reciprocity Norm
8. Empathy-Altruism
9. Altruistic Personality
10. Socialization
11. Lesson Overview
12. FAQs
13. Activities
14. 8.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Why Do People Help Others?
3. Good Moods and Helping
4. Bad Moods and Helping
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 8.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Altruism vs Egoism
3. Altruism: Definition and Examples
4. Egoism: Definition and Examples
5. The Debate about Altruism
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 8.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Diffusion of Responsibility?
3. Addressing Diffusion of Responsibility
4. Diffusion of Responsibilities Causes
5. Diffusion of Responsibility Characteristics
6. Consequences of Diffusion of Responsibility
7. Diffusion of Responsibility Examples
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 8.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Are Cities More Dangerous?
3. Urban Overload
4. Pluralistic Ignorance
5. Diffusion of Responsibility
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 8.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is the Bystander Effect?
3. The Murder of Kitty Genovese
4. Other Bystander Effect Examples
5. Research on the Bystander Effect
6. Bystander Decisions
7. Bystander Effect in the 21st Century
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 8.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Why Do People Help Others?
3. Gender and Prosocial Behavior
4. Culture and Prosocial Behavior
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 8.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Helping Behavior
3. Reciprocity
4. Similarity
5. Responsibility
6. Gender
7. Increasing Prosocial Behavior
8. Lesson Summary
9. 8.10 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Origins of Aggression
3. Cultural and Gender Differences
4. Summary
5. 9.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is Aggression?
3. Social Causes of Aggression
4. Cultural Causes of Aggression
5. Personal Causes for Aggression
6. Lesson Summary
7. 9.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is the Frustration Aggression Theory?
3. Origin of the Frustration Aggression Hypothesis
4. Criticisms of the Frustration Aggression Theory
5. Adaptations of the Frustration Aggression Principle
6. Applications of the Frustration Aggression Principle
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 9.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Catharsis?
3. Catharsis and Aggression
4. Why Doesn't It Work?
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 9.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Relational Aggression?
3. Relational Aggression in Adults
4. What is Relational Bullying?
5. Relational Aggression Examples
6. Causes of Relational Aggression
7. Consequences of Relational Aggression
8. Relational Aggression Intervention
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. 9.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Why We're Talking About Bullying
3. Definition of Bullying
4. Types of Bullying
5. Bullying Actions
6. Detecting and Coping with Bullying
7. Lesson Summary
8. 9.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Development
3. Aggression
4. Self-Regulation
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 9.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Violence in Media: An Overview
3. Do Violent TV Shows Influence Behavior?
4. The Violence Viewing Effect
5. TV Violence Effects on a Child
6. Correlation Vs Causal Effects
7. Movies with Violence
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 9.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Bobo Doll Experiment
3. Bobo Doll Experiment Summary
4. Bandura Experiment of 1961
5. Bandura Experiment of 1963
6. Bandura Experiment of 1965
7. Bandura Bobo Doll and Social Learning
8. The Bobo Doll Experiment and Media Violence
9. Criticisms to the Bandura Experiment
10. Lesson Summary
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. 9.9 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Too Much of a Good Thing
3. Information Processing
4. Impact on Cognition
5. Information Overload
6. Analysis Paralysis
7. Reduced Cognition
8. Research-based Strategies to Cope with Vast Amount of Information
9. Lesson Summary
10. 10.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Confusion in Communication
3. Face-to-face Communication
4. Problem with Online Communication
5. Resolving Online Communication Issues
6. Lesson Summary
7. 10.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Who Are We Online?
3. Presentation of Self
4. Face-to-Face & Online Communication
5. Intimacy & Self-Disclosure
6. Deception
7. Online Behavior Affecting Offline Behavior
8. Lesson Summary
9. 10.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Social Media Background
3. Personal Influences
4. Political Ramifications of Social Media
5. Consumer Effects
6. Lesson Summary
7. 10.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Considering the Internet
3. Stereotypes Online
4. Prejudice Online
5. Discrimination Online
6. Lesson Summary
7. 10.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Internet and Relationships
3. Purposes of Online Relationships
4. Strategies for Online Relationships
5. Representations of Relationships Online
6. Lesson Summary
7. 10.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Understanding Social Media
3. Impacts on Behavior Online
4. Impacts on Behavior Offline
5. Lesson Summary
6. 10.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Giving to Those in Need
3. What is Prosocial Behavior?
4. What is Crowdfunding?
5. How are the Two Linked?
6. Lesson Summary
7. 10.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Cyberbullying on Social Media
3. Prevalence of Cyberbullying
4. Impact of Cyberbullying
5. Examples of Cyberbullying on Social Media
6. How To Prevent Cyberbullying
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 10.9 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. About this Assignment
3. Prompt
4. Related Lessons
5. Formatting & Sources
6. Grading Rubric
7. Before You Submit
8. How to Submit Your Assignment
1. Introduction
2. About this Assignment
3. Related Lessons
4. Formatting & Using Sources
5. Grading Rubric
6. Before You Submit
7. How to Submit your Assignment
1. Introduction
2. About this Assignment
3. Prompts
4. Related Lessons
5. Formatting & Sources
6. Grading Rubric
7. Before You Submit
8. How to Submit your assignment
1. Introduction
2. About this Assignment
3. Assignment
4. Related Lessons
5. Formatting & Sources
6. Grading Rubric
7. Before You Submit
8. How to Submit your Assignment
1. Final Assignment
1. Final Exam

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Ch 1: Themes of Social Psychology

Lesson 1.1 What Is Social Psychology? - Definition & Professions in the Field

Lesson 1.2 Major Perspectives of Social Psychology

Lesson 1.3 The 7 Major Themes of Social Psychology

Ch 2: Social Cognition, Perception & Nonverbal Communication

Lesson 2.1 Social Cognition: Definition, Approach & Models

Lesson 2.2 Types of Heuristics: Availability, Representativeness & Base-Rate

Lesson 2.3 Cognitive Bias: Definition & Examples - Quiz & Worksheet

Ch 3. Attitudes, Persuasion & Behavior

Lesson 3.1 The ABC Model of Attitudes: Affect, Behavior & Cognition

Lesson 3.2 Attitude Formation: Theories & Development

Lesson 3.3 Influences on Behavior: Personal, Social, and Demographic

Lesson 3.4 Implicit vs. Explicit Attitudes: Definition, Examples & Pros/Cons

Lesson 3.5 Elaboration Likelihood Model of Persuasion: Central vs. Peripheral Route

Lesson 3.6 How Emotion Influences Attitudes and Persuasion

Lesson 3.7 Subliminal Messages: Definition, Examples & Validity

Lesson 3.8 What is Social Judgment Theory? - Definition & Examples

Lesson 3.9 Attitude Inoculation: Definition, Explanation & Examples

Lesson 3.10 Theory of Planned Behavior: Definition, Examples & Usefulness

Lesson 3.11 Cognitive Dissonance: Definition, Theory & Examples

Ch 4: Self-Perception & Identity

Lesson 4.1 Self-Perception Theory: Definition and Examples

Lesson 4.2 What Is Self-Concept in Psychology? - Definition & Overview

Lesson 4.3 Theories of Self-Esteem: Early & Modern

Lesson 4.4 Presentation of Self: Methods to Presenting The Self

Lesson 4.5 Self-Monitoring, Ingratiation, and Self-Handicapping: Definition & Examples

Lesson 4.6 Introspection and Self-Awareness Theory in Psychology: Definition & Examples

Lesson 4.7 Influence of Social & Cultural Systems on Sense of Self

Lesson 4.8 Social Identity Theory: Definition and Examples

Lesson 4.9 Factors Influencing Identity Formation

Lesson 4.10 Social Roles: Definition and Types of Social Roles

Lesson 4.11 Stereotype Threat: Definition & Examples

Lesson 4.12 Social Categorization: Theory and Definition

Lesson 4.13 What Is Self-Control? - Definition & Theory

Lesson 4.14 Self-Serving Attributions: Definition, Bias & Examples

Lesson 4.15 Social-Comparison Theory: Upward vs. Downward

Ch 5: Prejudice, Stereotyping & Discrimination

Lesson 5.1 Prejudice, Discrimination & Stereotypes: Definitions & Examples

Lesson 5.2 Prejudice: Theories and Ideas on Origins

Lesson 5.3 Realistic Conflict Theory and Discrimination: Definition & Examples

Lesson 5.4 Ingroup vs. Outgroup: Definition and Explanation

Lesson 5.5 Group Prejudice: Jane Elliott's Brown Eyes vs. Blue Eyes Experiment

Lesson 5.6 Stereotypes and Automatic & Controlled Information Processing

Lesson 5.7 How Self-Serving Attributions Maintain Stereotypes & Prejudice

Lesson 5.8 Perceptions of Inequality: Examples & Impact

Lesson 5.9 Sex and Gender in Society: Differences, Preferences & Characteristics

Lesson 5.10 Sexism and Patriarchy: Definitions and Forms

Lesson 5.11 Gender Changes Over Time: Agency and Communion

Lesson 5.12 Racial Discrimination: Definition & Examples

Lesson 5.13 Causes of Racial Discrimination in America

Lesson 5.14 Contact Hypothesis: Definition, Limitations & Criteria for Successful Contact

Lesson 5.15 Reducing Prejudice: Techniques in Social Psychology

Lesson 5.16 Required Assignments Reminder

Ch 6: The Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships

Lesson 6.1 The Human Need to Belong

Lesson 6.2 Attraction Theory: Definition, Measurements & Effects

Lesson 6.3 Similarity, Reciprocal Liking and Ingratiation: Definition & Examples

Lesson 6.4 Physical Traits and Attraction: Symmetry, Ratios & the ''Babyface'' Phenomenon

Lesson 6.5 Attraction: Types, Cultural Differences & Interpersonal Attraction

Lesson 6.6 Interpersonal Relationships: Definition & Theories

Lesson 6.7 Interpersonal Relationships: Types & Functions

Lesson 6.8 Friendship Across the Life Span: Formation, Maintenance & Impact

Lesson 6.9 The Stages of Friendship: Contact, Involvement & Close/Intimate

Lesson 6.10 Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love: Definition, Examples & Predictions

Lesson 6.11 Mate Choice & Marriage: Factors in the Selection Process

Lesson 6.12 Mate Choice, Courtship, Marriage & Childbearing

Lesson 6.13 Threats to Interpersonal Relationships

Lesson 6.14 Ending Relationships, Disengagement Strategies & the Detachment Process

Ch 7: Conformity, Compliance & Obedience

Lesson 7.1 Types of Social Groups

Lesson 7.2 Social Roles: Philip Zimbardo's Prison Experiment

Lesson 7.3 Injunctive and Descriptive Group Norms: Definitions, Differences & Examples

Lesson 7.4 Groupthink: Definition & Examples

Lesson 7.5 Social Loafing & Social Facilitation: Definition and Effects of Groups

Lesson 7.6 Group Psychology: Minority vs. Majority Influence

Lesson 7.7How to Disagree with the Group: Examples of Idiosyncrasy Credits

Lesson 7.8 Social Conformity Definition: Normative vs. Informational

Lesson 7.9 Conformity: Social Pressure, Solomon Asch & Cultural Influence

Lesson 7.10 Muzafer Sherif: Robber's Cave Experiment & Autokinetic Effect

Lesson 7.11 Stanley Milgram: Experiment & Obedience