PSYC 3500-02: Social Psychology Fall 2011. Tues 6:30-10:00 p.m.
California State University East Bay, Concord campus Academic Services Building, Room 201
Joanna H. Fanos, Ph.D.; email Joanna.Fanos@csueastbay.edu
Office Hours Tues 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. & by appointment
Office Room LB248, Phone 925-602-6748
CATALOGUE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Current theory and research on behavioral and cognitive processes arising in human social
interaction. Emphasis on experimental investigations of self-appraisal and attribution, collective
and group dynamics, social conformity and conflict. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 (or 1001 or 1005).
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. The understanding of the theories and research in social psychology, and the application for
issues confronted in one's own life;
2. The development of theoretical and analytical skills for understanding research in the social
sciences.
REQUIRED TEXT: Myers, David G. (2010). Social Psychology, 10th ed.
(McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.)
ISBN: 9780073370665
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Midterm (in-class multiple choice) 1/3
Research Paper 1/3
Final Exam (in-class multiple choice) 1/3
Optional Oral Presentation Extra Credit (3 points added to overall grade)
EXAMS
Questions on the exams will be taken from material covered in the textbook as well as material
covered only in class. Please bring a Scantron 882-E and a #2 pencil to class on those days.
There will be no makeup exam for the Final.
RESEARCH PAPER
One paper, 5 total pages in length, is required (Title 1 page, 3 pages of body, References 1 page).
Students are to select one situation that falls within the field of Social Psychology that has
personal meaning in their own lives & critique relevant theory and literature. I must approve all
topics well in advance of the due date. References MUST be in APA style. I encourage showing
me early outlines, drafts etc. Papers will have points deducted for each day late.
