PSYC 253H - Introduction to Social Psychology (Honors)

1. Describe the classic and contemporary theories and findings that form the shared heritage of the discipline.
2. Demonstrate comprehension of the main theoretical perspectives and their application to different topics in the field, such as the self, attitudes and prejudice.
3. Evaluate and demonstrate how theories and research methods apply to everyday experiences and social problems.
4. Analyze and demonstrate comprehension of the concept of social perception, how it develops and its effect on the understanding, awareness, and behavior of the individual and groups.
5. Distinguish between how individuals interpret the behavior of others and themselves and the causes for the interpretation.
6. Describe the effect of the presence of others on performance and why this effect occurs.
7. Investigate the dynamics and behavior of groups and individuals within those groups.
8. Use social psychological theories to enhance students’ critical thinking skills  about the social world.
9. Demonstrate advanced skills in analysis, synthesis and evaluation by integrating information about social and psychological realities.
10. Conduct comprehensive research that exposes students to diverse ideas and demonstrates an advanced understanding of interdisciplinary ways of thinking.
11. Exhibit dedication and preparedness for future undergraduate and graduate studies through examples of leadership and high-level scholarship.
12. Develop collaboration and camaraderie with students and faculty creating a strong network for mutual, intellectual, and social support.
13. Develop digital fluency to effectively and ethically interpret information, discover meaning, and construct knowledge in a digitally connected world.

• Social cognition                   
• The self
• Attitudes                                
• Persuasion
• Prejudice/racism                   
• Conformity/obedience
• Group behavior                     
• Gender
• Aggression                            
• Stress and coping
• Attribution                             
• Groupthink
• Scapegoating                          
• Social facilitation/inhibition