Social Psychology
In this course, we will discuss psychological topics such as aggression, helping behavior, prejudice, friendship, and social norms.
Shannon Holleran, PhD.
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14 pre-recorded lessons
14 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. The homework for the class is optional, but recommended.Assessment
Each week we will have a written assignment, critical thinking short answer question, and quiz.Grading
I will keep a gradebook for each learner by request and assign them a letter grade.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Intermediate Level
How are thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impacted by other people or social norms? In this class, we will cover major topics in the field of social psychology. Social psychology encompasses a large variety of topics including: aggression, leadership, social norms, prejudice, helping behavior, friendship/romantic relationships, group behavior, conformity. I will post several recorded video lectures, an assignment, a critical thinking question, and a quiz. Learners are welcome to turn in their completed work to receive feedback and a grade. Here's the list of topics we'll cover: Topic #1: Introduction • What is social psychology? • Research methods • Assignment: Analyze a research article Topic #2: Self-esteem • Sociometer theory • Terror Management Theory • Research on the link between fame & death • Assignment: Analyze a research article Topic #3: Attitudes • Attitudes matching behavior • Behavior matching attitudes • Stanford Prison Experiment • Assignment: Take an IAT test Topic #4: Attitudes • Cognitive dissonance • Moral outrage & cognitive dissonance • Self-perception theory • Assignment: Imposter Syndrome Topic #5: Group influence • Groups introduction • Asch conformity study • Social loafing • Assignment: Collect data on social loafing Topic #6: Conspiracy theories • Why do people believe in conspiracy theories • Conspiracy theories & social norms • Thinking, fast & slow • Conspiracy theories & counterfactual thinking • Assignment: Research a conspiracy theory Topic #7: Prejudice • Nature & power of prejudice • Understanding where prejudice comes from • Prejudice & safe spaces study • Assignment: Microaggressions Topic #8: Prejudice • Stereotype threat • How rudeness can hide sexism • Racism and sexism on Survivor • Children and race • Assignment: Analyze an article Topic #9: Aggression • Aggression introduction • How do people feel after taking revenge • The Chessboard Killer • Assignment: Research a crime Topic #10: Cults • Social identity theory • Self-categorization theory • Deindividuation • Persuasion • Assignment: Research a cult Topic #11: Helping Behavior • Why do we help other people • When do we help other people • A study about helping other people in danger • A study on attending live theatre • A study linking watching violence & helping behavior • Assignment: Bystander effect Topic #12: Close relationships • Close relationships introduction • What leads to friendship & attraction • Attachment and hearing study • Compliments in the brain study • Assignment: Close interviews Topic #13: Close relationships • Need to belong • Happiness & relationships study • Newlywed study • Mood in relationships study • Assignment: Ghosting Topic #14: Environment and health • Resilience capacity & culture • Cultural differences in seeing meaning in stressful situations • Cultural differences in mental health stigma • Air pollution & criminal activity • Pain as social glue • Assignment: Critical analysis No prior knowledge of psychology is needed.
Learning Goals
Understand major topics in social psychology.Relate topics to your own life.
Syllabus
14 Lessons
over 14 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction
What is social psychology? We will discuss research methods & critically analyze a research article. Lesson 2:
Self-esteem
Learn about two theories of self-esteem & how self-esteem is related to being famous. Lesson 3:
Attitudes (part 1)
We'll introduce how social psychologists study attitudes & learn about the Stanford Prison Experiment. Lesson 4:
Attitudes (part 2)
We'll continue our discussion of attitudes and learn about impostor syndrome. Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
I will use peer-reviewed scientific journals such as the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology (https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/psp) & Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin (https://journals.sagepub.com/home/psp).
Joined June, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Psychology from University of Arizona
I have a PhD. in psychology from the University of Arizona and taught college classes for over ten years.Reviews
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Ages: 11-18
