PSY2006 Social Psychology IIBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
PSY2006 Social Psychology II Spring 3 0 3 6

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ARZU KARAKULAK
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ARZU KARAKULAK
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BEYZA TEPE COMOGLU
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Course Objectives: This course aims to provide students with an insight into the field of social psychology. By examining various issues in the field, they are expected to develop an understanding of the basic social psychological processes underlying our thinking and everyday behavior. At the end of the semester, they should have an enhanced awareness as to how we perceive ourselves and the world around us, and why we behave the way we do in particular situations.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Describe gender stereotypes and their likely effects on the individual and the society.
2. Describe the role of the media in reflecting and creating gender stereotypes.
3. Explain various influences on interpersonal attraction.
4. Compare and contrast different types of love.
5. Describe various influences on relationship formation, maintenance, and dissolution.
6. Describe various different ways being in a group influences individual behavior.
7. Explain factors that make group decision-making different than individual decision-making and explain safeguards groups can use to ensure effective decision-making.
8. Explain how different theoretical perspectives explain helping behavior.
9. Describe how individual characteristics and environmental conditions influence helping.
10. Discuss various influences on aggressive behavior.
11. Define and distinguish among stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination.
12. Describe how prejudice develops, how it might affect people, and how it can be reduced.

Course Content

This course follows up on the issues of PSY2005 Social Psychology I. It focuses on the major topics of research in social psychology. These topics include, gender; interpersonal attraction; personal relationships; behavior in groups; helping behavior; aggression; applied social psychology.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course
2) The Need to Justify Our Actions Read related chapter in the textbook
3) Group Processes Read related chapter in the textbook
4) Personal Relationships Read related chapter in the textbook
5) Review
6) Student Activity
7) Helping Behavior Read related chapter in the textbook
8) Aggression Read related chapter in the textbook
9) Prejudice Read related chapter in the textbook
10) Prejudice Read related chapter in the textbook
11) Movie Screening & Discussion
12) Student Presentations
13) Student Presentations
14) General Discussion and Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Taylor, S.E., Peplau, L.A., & Sears, D.O. (2006). Social psychology. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

Aronson, E., Wilson, T.D. & Akert, R. M. (2018) Social Psychology, 9th Edition Pearson. ISBN: 9780133936544 / 0133936546
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 5
Homework Assignments 1 % 5
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 2 % 40
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Presentations / Seminar 2 31
Project 1 10
Midterms 2 32
Final 1 27
Total Workload 142

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills. 5
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. 4
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies). 3
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. 4
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization. 3
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies. 2
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes. 4
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society. 4
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. 4
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. 4