Lecture:
Tuesday & Thursday, 1:30 – 2:45pm Location: Main Campus, 218 Poe Hal
Instructor:
Dr. Jeni L. Burnette
Email: jlburne5@ncsu.edu
Phone: (919) 512 8260
Office Location: 749 Poe Hall
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 12:00 – 1:30pm or by appointment
Materials:
Required Textbook: Social Psychology (11th ed.) by David G. Myers. Cost at bookstore: $200.00 + tax
The text will be supplemented with articles and chapters—these will be posted on moodle.
Website: Links to on-line materials for this course are located at http://moodle.wolfware.ncsu.edu.
General Catalog Description:
Theory and research on how individuals respond and are responded to in social situations. Topics include attitude formation and change, affiliation, attraction, self and interpersonal perception, interpersonal relationships, aggression, helping behavior, intergroup behavior, and group dynamics.
Additional Description:
Linking each one of the topics covered in this class—the negative, the positive, the mundane, and the earth-shaking— is the underlying theme of social psychology, which is the fundamental interest in people interacting with other people
and their environment. We will examine the negative side of human existence (e.g., prejudice, sexism, and selfishness). We will also investigate the positive side of human behavior (e.g., forgiveness, achievement, and helping). And, we will explore both routine, everyday situations, as well as events with far-reaching ramifications for our society and the world-at-large.
Prerequisite: PSY 200 or PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology
General Education Requirements: Fulfills None
The overall goal of this course is for you to gain an understanding of the ways in which psychological science can be applied to understanding human behavior. Consistent with the American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major, the major course objectives and learning outcomes are:
Objective 1
Knowledge Base of Social Psychology: This course will provide an overview of social psychology, which is a subdiscipline of psychology. Learning outcomes include:
1.1 Acquire a working knowledge of social psychology's theories and findings.
1.2 Apply this knowledge to issues related to health, education, and other pertinent areas.
Objective 2
Research Methods in Social Psychology: Like other areas of psychology, social psychology is a science. You will understand the use of research methods. Learning outcomes include:
2.1 Evaluate conclusions derived from both basic and applied social psychological research.
2.2 Learn to look at behavior through a social psychologist's eyes and to cast off common sense explanations when they fail to stand up to empirical test.

Objective 3
Use Critical Thinking in Social Psychology: Critical and creative thinking, as well as the scientific approach, are key to social psychology. Learning outcomes include:
3.1 Identify and evaluate the quality of information, including the source, context and credibility of claims.
3.2 Use reasoning to recognize, develop, defend, and criticize empirical arguments.
3.3 Realize that psychological explanations are often complex and tentative.
Course Structure
We will meet in-person twice a week in a lecture format, and will use a variety of methods to promote learning, including: lecture, assigned readings, in-class discussions and activities, written assignments, and exams.
Component Points Details
Quiz
Exams
Study Idea
Paper
50 pts.
Extra Credit None
50 pts.
100 pts. Each
400 Total
In the first unit, we will cover research methods and theory in social psychology, which will be following by a short quiz drawn from the Unit 1 lectures and from
Chapter 1.
Quiz Date: 9/02/2014
Each exam will be worth 100 points of your final grade. The first three exams will test material covered during that unit. The final exam is cumulative. Exams will be primarily multiple choice with some exams incorporating short answer. You are responsible for all material covered in the required readings and in class.
Exams are in-class!
Exam dates: Exam 1: 9/25/2014
Exam 2: 10/28/2014
Exam 3: 11/25/2014
Final Exam: 12/11/2014 (1-4pm)
This paper will be worth 50 points of your total grade. Students will identify any social psychological phenomenon or issue that they witness in real life, think is interesting, and feel is deserving of empirical study. Summarize the issue or phenomenon in the first page and provide ideas on how to test the idea empirically in the second page. This paper should be 2 pages in length. The first page should provide a concise summary of the phenomenon/theory, using citations from the textbook and at least two empirical articles. The second page should provide hypotheses for the phenomenon and how to test these hypotheses empirically, drawing from our lecture on research methods and the material in the textbook. You should also have a reference page citing sources in APA style.
See Moodle page for evaluation rubric
Due: 10/07/2014
Sorry. You may want it or feel you deserve it, but there are no extra credit assignments in this course. The points are what they are. variable(s) and how to correctly test your hypotheses using the appropriate research methodology. Also, you must predict an interaction effect for your results. The third page should include your predicted results and what the implications of such results would be; importantly, you must connect these predicted findings to concepts in the
review, print out, and staple the Study Idea Paper Grading Sheet to the paper (found on Moodle). Due: April 25

Letter Grades
This course uses the Standard NCSU Letter Grading Scale:
97 < A+ < 100
93 < A < 97
90 < A- < 93
87 < B+ < 90
83 < B < 87
80 < B- < 83
77 < C+ < 80
73 < C < 77
70 < C- < 73
67 < D+ < 70
63 < D < 67
60 < D- < 63
General
Students are responsible for reviewing the NC State University PRR’s located at http://oucc.ncsu.edu/courserights-and-responsibilities , which pertains to their course rights and responsibilities.
Requirements for Credit-Only (S/U) Grading
In order to receive a grade of S, students are required to take all exams, complete all assignments, and earn a grade of
C- or better. Conversion from letter grading to credit only (S/U) grading is subject to university deadlines. Refer to the Registration and Records calendar for deadlines related to grading. For more details refer to http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-15 .
Requirements for Auditors (AU)
Information about and requirements for auditing a course can be found at http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-
02-15-4 .
Late assignments
A late penalty of 10% per day (including weekends and holidays) will be strictly enforced. Written assignments submitted more than one week (7 days, including weekends and holidays) after the due date will not be graded.
Extensions are granted only in cases of unanticipated absences.
Policies on Incomplete Grades
If an extended deadline is not authorized by the instructor or department, an unfinished incomplete grade will automatically change to an F after either (a) the end of the next regular semester in which the student is enrolled (not including summer sessions), or (b) the end of 12 months if the student is not enrolled, whichever is shorter.
Incompletes that change to F will count as an attempted course on transcripts. The burden of fulfilling an incomplete grade is the responsibility of the student. The university policy on incomplete grades is located at http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-50-3 .

Attendance
Attendance is expected of all students.
Makeup Work
It is your responsibility to make arrangements to receive any materials missed due to class absences, whether excused or unexcused. You are responsible for arranging to submit assignments or schedule exam re-writes due to anticipated absences prior to the absence. Exam re-writes will only be granted for excused absences. If you miss a test due to an unexcused absence, you will not have the opportunity to re-take.
Academic Integrity
Students are required to comply with the university policy on academic integrity found in the Code of Student
Conduct found at http://policies.ncsu.edu/policy/pol-11-35-01
Academic Honesty
See http://policies.ncsu.edu/policy/pol-11-35-01 for a detailed explanation of academic honesty.
Honor Pledge
Your signature (digital or handwritten) on any exam or assignment indicates "I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this exam or assignment." Please sign all work http://policies.ncsu.edu/policy/pol-11-35-01
Accommodations for Disabilities
Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. In order to take advantage of available accommodations, student must register with the Disability Services Office ( http://www.ncsu.edu/dso ), 919-
515-7653. For more information on NC State's policy on working with students with disabilities, please see the
Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Regulation at http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-
01.
Non-Discrimination Policy
NC State University provides equality of opportunity in education and employment for all students and employees.
Accordingly, NC State affirms its commitment to maintain a work environment for all employees and an academic environment for all students that is free from all forms of discrimination. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation is a violation of state and federal law and/or NC State University policy and will not be tolerated. Harassment of any person (either in the form of quid pro quo or creation of a hostile environment) based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation also is a violation of state and federal law and/or NC State University policy and will not be tolerated. Retaliation against any person who complains about discrimination is also prohibited. NC State's policies and regulations covering discrimination, harassment, and retaliation may be accessed at http://policies.ncsu.edu/policy/pol-04-25-05 or http://www.ncsu.edu/equal_op/. Any person who feels that he or she has been the subject of prohibited discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should contact the Office for Equal
Opportunity (OEO) at 919-515-3148.

Submission Guidelines for All Written Assignments
All written assignments must be double-spaced and typed in Times New Roman font size 12. The margins for the page should be one (1) inch on all four sides (i.e., top, bottom, left, right). They must be written in a format consistent with the guidelines set out in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th Edition, 2010).
The following website is an excellent guide regarding how to format your report in APA style: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Submitted assignments must include a title page and reference page. (Note: Title and reference pages are not included in word count.) Give the full reference for the article, including name of author(s), title of the article, title of the journal, year, volume, and page numbers in the Reference section (see discussion of APA style below). Include your name, student ID number, section number, and e-mail address on the title page.
Spelling and grammar will be considered in evaluating all written work. Evaluation rubrics for the written assignment will be posted online at least 2 weeks prior to the assignment due date.
Do not plagiarize. Be sure to describe the contents of the articles using your own words. Plagiarism refers to other things, too (see consequences of plagiarism in “Academic Honesty Policy)”. For your own protection, you must retain a hard copy of your written assignments, and must be able to produce them upon request. Disk or computer failure is not a legitimate excuse for not having a back-up copy of your assignments. http://policies.ncsu.edu/policy/pol-11-35-01
Classroom Participation and Etiquette
Comments and questions are welcome in class! Classroom discussion is an important part of this course. I already know what I think about these issues; I want to know what YOU think. Please share your ideas and opinions. Your feedback on the course is also welcome. Out of consideration for the other students, you are asked not to record lectures, to refrain from conversation during lecture, and to set cell phones (and other personal electronic devices) to silent. Recordings that accommodate individual needs must be approved by me in advance and may be used for personal use during the semester only; redistribution is prohibited.
E-mail Etiquette
You are encouraged to use e-mail, if you have a question that can be answered in one paragraph or less. Individual tutoring will not be provided over email. Be sure to include a meaningful subject line (including the course number) and include your full name. Use standard spelling and grammar; text message language, abbreviations, and emoticons are not acceptable. If your question cannot be answered in one paragraph or less, please come see me during my office hours. Please do not assume your e-mail has been received unless/until you receive a response.
Psych Student Development Resource
If you are a psychology major and you have questions about anything regarding personal and career development, there's a Moodle where you might be able to find some answers. The Moodle is called the "Psych Student Development
Resource". You are already enrolled. From your "Moodle Courses" page, simply click on the "Psych Student
Development Resource" heading to explore your future in your major.

Overview of Weekly Schedule
*Note: The course schedule is subject to change with appropriate notification*
Date Class Topic
Unit 1: Research Methods
8/21 Syllabus & Introduction
8/26 Research Methods (part 1)
8/28 Research Methods (part 2)
9/02 Methods Quiz (50 points) Chapter 1 & Articles 1-2
Reading
Myers Chpt. 1 (pages 1-15)
Myers Chpt. 1 (pages 16-31)
Articles #1 & #2
Due
Quiz 1
Unit 2: Social Thinking
9/04 The Self (part 1)
9/09 The Self (part 2)
Myers Chpt. 2 (pages 32-60)
Myers Chpt. 2 (pages 61-75)
9/11 Beliefs and Judgments
9/16 Implicit Theories
9/18 Attitudes & Behavior (part 1)
9/23 Attitudes & Behavior (part 2)
9/25 Exam 1 (100 points) Chapters 2-4 and Articles 3-4
Myers Chpt 3
Articles #3 & # 4
Myers Chpt 4 (pages 150-176)
Myers Chpt 4 (pages 177-184)
Exam 1
Unit 3: Social Influence
9/30 Genes Culture and Gender
10/02 Research Paper Day
10/07 Conformity & Obedience
Myers Chpt. 5
Myers Chpt 6 Research Paper
10/09 FALL BREAK NO CLASS
10/14 Persuasion (part 1)
10/16 Persuasion (part 2)
10/21 Group Influence (part 1)
10/23 Group Influence (part 2)
10/28 Exam 2 (100 points) Chapters 5-8
Unit 4: Social Relations
10/30 Prejudice (part 1)
11/4
11/6
Prejudice (part 2) Stereotype Threat
Aggression
11/11 Attraction (part 1)
11/13 Attraction (part 2)
11/18 Helping (part 1)
11/20 Helping (part 2)
11/25 Exam 3 (100 points) Chapters 9-12 and Article 5
Summary
12/2 Summary Overview
12/11 Final Exam (100 points) Chapters 1-12; Articles 1-5
Myers Chpt 7 (pages 224-256)
Myers Chpt 7 (pages 257-263)
Myers Chpt 8 (pages 264-286)
Myers Chpt 8 (pages 289-305)
Exam 2
Myers Chpt 9
Article # 5
Myers Chpt 10
Myers Chpt 11 (pages 392-419)
Myers Chpt 11 (pages 420-437)
Myers Chpt 12 (pages 438-466)
Myers Chpt 12 (pages 467-479)
Exam 3
Exam 4 (Final)