Advanced Social Psychology Notes
EP: 351-Elective Paper (Credits: 04)
As per SPPU MA Advanced Social Psychology Syllabus notes
Learning Objectives: Advanced Social Psychology Notes
To acquaint students with:
1. To understand the foundational theories and principles of social psychology.
2. To evaluate research methods and findings in social psychology.
3. To apply social psychological concepts to real-world situations and personal experiences.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts and theories in social psychology.
2. Analyse the role of social influences on behavior and attitudes.
3. Apply social psychological principles to various social and personal context
1.0. BASICS OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (15)
1.1 Definition, nature, scope and social psychology as a science
1.2 Indigenization of social Psychology
1.3 Research methods & ethical issues in social psychology
1.4 Current trends in social psychology
2.0. INTRAPERSONAL PROCESSES (15)
2.1 Social cognition – schemas, heuristics & biases, Affect and Cognition
2.2 Social perception – attribution theories & errors
2.3 Attitude- formation & consistency
2.4 Beliefs and Believing
3.0. INTERPERSONAL PROCESSES (15)
3.1 Attraction and close relationships
3.2 Prosocial behaviors.
3.3 Aggression and antisocial behavior
3.4 Locus of control
4.0. GROUP DYNAMICS (15)
4.1 Group dynamics – Social facilitation, social loafing, and groupthink.
4.2 Conformity and Compliance
4.3 Stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination
4.4 Power & leadership
Books of Readings:
1. Andreyeva, Galina (1990) Social Psychology. Progress Publication: Moscow
2. Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., & Akert, R. M. (2019). Social Psychology (10th Ed.). Pearson.
3. Baron, R. A. and Byrne, D. (1997). Social Psychology, (8th Ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon
4. Baron, R. A., Branscombe, N. R., & Byrne, D. (2019). Social Psychology (14th Ed.). Pearson.
5. Baumeister, R. F., & Bushman, B. (2017). Social psychology and human nature (4th ed.). Cengage.
6. Delamater, J. (2003) Handbook of Social Psychology. New York: Kluswer Academic.
7. Hewstone, M., Stroebe, W., & Jonas, K. (2015). An Introduction to Social Psychology (6th Ed.). Wiley-Blackwell.
8. Hogg, A.M. (2003) Social Psychology, Vol. I-IV. London: Sage.
9. Myers, D. G., & Twenge, J. M. (2019). Social Psychology (13th Ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
10. Stangor, C. (2014). Principles of Social Psychology. Flat World Knowledge.
11. Tajfel, H. and Israel J. (1972) The Context of Social Psychology. Academic Press: London and New York.
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