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Explore the major social psychological theories and concepts
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
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Summarize theoretical orientations in the field of social psychology
Determine which theory is supported by which research finding
Utilize correct social psychological concepts and terminology to explain phenomena
Outline the phases of intimate relationship development
Describe success strategies for intimate relationships
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Investigate the development of and success strategies for intimate relationships
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Recognize biopsychosocial and historical influences on human relationships
Identify various types of love and intimate relationships
Apply biopsychosocial and historical analysis to your own experiences with relationships
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Evaluate how social psychological topics are examined scientifically
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Evaluate different research methodologies used to study social psychological topics
Recognize topics on social psychology and the corresponding authors
Formulate questions and opinions while reading
Differentiate between primary and secondary source materials
Synthesize opinions, questions, and responses to the research to develop your own interpretation
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Utilize empirical social psychological information
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Discriminate between valid and invalid social psychology scholarly sources
Read, interpret, and cite sources of research
Summarize research findings from peer-reviewed research
Use researched information as the basis for class projects, analytic papers, or discussions on social psychology topics
Use the library to access various databases containing social psychology sources
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Apply principles of Social Psychology to personal and professional experiences
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Apply the theories and research to your own experiences
Apply the theories and research to world around you
Apply the theories and research to understanding current events
Outline how social psychological principles can be used to enhance personal and/or professional areas of life
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Investigate how knowledge of social psychological concepts can be used in applied fields such as education, marketing, health, or law
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Apply social psychological research findings to fields such as education, marketing, health, and/or law
Utilize research findings and social psychological concepts to explain events in the world
Identify where social psychological concepts could be utilized to enhance processes in other disciplines/careers/fields
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Explore how we think about ourselves and others in a social world
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Investigate how aspects of the ‘self’ are constructed through our interaction with others
Differentiate between the various aspects present in our construction of ‘self’
Describe ways in which cognitive processes influence our thoughts and perception of others
Explain how mental shortcuts and heuristics influence social perception and decision-making
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Assess the ways in which others influence our attitudes and behaviors
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Define key concepts of social influence, including conformity, compliance, and obedience
Illustrate how persuasive techniques are used in advertising, politics, and health campaigns
Explain major theories of persuasion and their implications for attitude change
Compare the effectiveness of different compliance techniques in influencing behavior
Assess the ethical considerations of classic and current social influence studies
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Compare biological, psychological, and social/situational influences on aggression and helping behavior
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Explain major theories of aggression and helping behavior
Illustrate how situational and social factors influence aggressive and helping behaviors
Critique the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing aggression or promoting prosocial behaviors
Examine biological influences on aggression and helping behavior
Examine psychological influences on aggression and helping behavior
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Analyze the processes that occur within and between groups
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Define key concepts related to group processes
Explain how group norms, roles, and cohesiveness influence individual and collective behavior
Assess the impact of group and inter-group processes on historical or current events
Critique the role of social categorization on inter-group bias and discrimination
Assess the effectiveness of interventions designed to reduce inter-group prejudice and conflict and promote inter-group cooperation
Explain the cognitive, emotional, and motivational processes that contribute to the formation and perpetuation of stereotypes and prejudice