Social Psychology (Reg-S.S)Code: SW-103

To review theory and research in social psychology and to apply its major principles to situations encountered in everyday life.
To investigate the manner in which the behavior of one individual is influenced or determined by the behavior and/or characteristics of others.
To understand the group dynamics.

Course Material

01 1st week: Introduction

02 2nd week: Nature and Scope of Psychology & Social Psychology

03 3rd week : Understanding Social Behavior; Social Psychology: A Working Definition

04 4th week : Origins & Development of Social Psychology

05 5th week: Social Perceptions

06 6th week : Nonverbal Communication

07 7th week : Attribution

08 8th week : Mid Term

09 9th week : Impression Formation and Impression Management

10 10th week : Social Cognition

11 11th week : Schemas and Their Effects

12 12th week : Attitudes

13 13 week : Forming Attitudes

14 14th week : Persuasion

15 15th week ; Cognitive Dissonance

16 16th week ; Social Influence

17 17 th week : Groups and Individuals