Southern Luzon State University
Colllege of Allied Medicine
Lucban, Quezon
Graduate School
VISION STATEMENT: Southern Luzon State University as an academic hub of
excellent curricular programs, transdisciplinary researches, and responsive extension
services that contributes to knowledge production, social development, and economic
advancement of Quezon province and the CALABARZON Region.
MISSION STATEMENT: The University is committed to develop a sustained culture of
delivering quality services and undertaking continuous interdisciplinary innovations in
instruction, research, and extension in the fields of agriculture, science, engineering,
technology, allied health and medicine, human security, business, and the arts anchored
to the development needs of Quezon province and the CALABARZON Region and
national and global development goals.
CORE VALUES:
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God-loving
Service-Oriented
Leadership by Example
Sustained Passion for Excellence
Undiminished Commitment to Peace and Environmental Advocacy
GS Program Goals and Objectives
1. Develop qualified students to be effective instruments of inquiry and research with a
sense of responsibility and commitment for the improvement of human conditionphysical, mental and spiritual domains.
2. Stimulate and maintain functional and productive activities in various disciplines.
3. Acquire skills and leadership competence in various disciplines in order to
accelerate community progress as trained professional in government and nongovernment agencies.
4. Adapt skills and internalize intellectual integrity, moral, cultural, and aesthetic values
exemplifying ethical norms and professionalism necessary for efficiency and
effectiveness and productivity of graduates in all lines of work.
Program Goals and Educational Objectives
(MA Psychology major in Clinical Psychology
Program)
Goals and Objectives
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Goal 1: Program graduates are scientist-practitioners who
have a broad knowledge base in the field of clinical
psychology.
Objective 1A: Students will acquire the requisite
knowledge in the core domains of psychology, including
social, biological, developmental, cognitive/affective bases
of behavior, and history and systems, which are required to
be a competent psychologist.
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Objective 1B: Students will utilize psychological theory
and the empirical literature to guide their research and
clinical practice.
Goal 2: Program graduates will be capable of contributing
to the research literature through conducting independent
empirical research.
Objective 2A: Students will have a strong understanding of
research methods and statistics.
Objective 2B: Students will be able to successfully present
and defend their research findings.
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Objective 2C: Students will be able to write a firstauthored manuscript and will demonstrate adequate
knowledge of the publication process.
Goal 3: Program graduates will be able to provide and
supervise evidence-based clinical services.
Objective 3A: Students will be able to assess, diagnose,
and treat a variety of problems to a broad range of clients.
Objective 3B: Students will be able to administer
empirically-based assessments as well as competently
interpret and write integrated reports.
Objective 3C: Students will be able to provide
competent instruction, supervision, and consultation
of psychological practice by other clinicians
Goal 4: Program graduates are professional psychologists
who are guided by ethics, sensitive to diversity, and aware
of self.
Objective 4A: Students will possess the awareness,
sensitivity and skills to work with individuals from a diverse
range of backgrounds and characteristics.
Objective 4B: Students will be guided by ethics, and
practice in a manner that takes into account the rights and
needs of those they serve as well as society as a whole.
Objective 4C: Students will be aware of their personal and
professional competence and will engage in appropriate
self-care and continuing education.
COURSE SYLLABUS
1. Course Code:
PSY210 (Elective 2)
2. Course Title:
ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
3. Prerequisite:
NONE
4. Co-requisite:
NONE
5. Credit/Class Schedule:
3 units/ 7:30-12:00AM Friday and Saturday
6. Semester :
Mid Year Semester, AY 2023
7. Faculty
FIDES JOYCE O. LLEGADO, RPm, RGC
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8. Course Description
This course explores the world of Social Psychology and important concepts/ideas that
describes man as a social being as well as the role of various theories/issues in understanding
human behavior. Emphasis will be on the nature and scope of Social Psychology. Also,
understanding the ways in which we process social information and form impressions,
appreciating the importance of social influence processes in everyday life and a deeper
understanding on the bases of affiliation, attraction and love. Finally, the application of the
principles of social psychology in everyday life.
9. Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives:
Program Outcomes
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Demonstrate theoretical knowledge in psychology, specifically:
a. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of theories,
principles, concepts and skills in a specific area of specialization in
psychology;
b. Develop and sustain arguments about, and critically
evaluate established principles in a specific area of specialization in
psychology; and
c. Comprehend and evaluate new information related to a
specific area of specialization psychology (e.g., theory, concepts,
data) that may be presented in various forms and from various
sources.
Demonstrate knowledge of advanced methods of psychological
inquiry in a specific area of specialization in psychology, specifically:
a. Understand and explain the advanced methods of inquiry in
the area of specialization in psychology;
b. Critically evaluate the appropriateness of different
approached to problem solving in the area of specialization; and
c. Apply this specialized knowledge to make judgments, create
approaches to solving problems in an academic, research, applied or
an employment context, in ways that involve rigorous thinking and
independent work.
Apply psychological theories and methods, specifically:
a. Correctly apply the theories, principles, concepts and skills
in creative and flexible ways in a specific area of specialization in
psychology in an academic, research, applied or employment context;
and
b. Undertake advanced research in a specific area of
specialization in psychology using the advanced knowledge and skills
in psychology, and communicate the results of such research to both
specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Demonstrate understanding of the ethical dimensions of the use of
psychological theories and methods, especially in research and
professional practice.
Continue to advance their knowledge and skills in their area of
specialization using the established sources of advanced information
in the field.
Undertake further training for developing existing skills and acquiring
Program
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higher level competencies either through further graduate education
or in employment context.
10. Course Objectives and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives:
Course Objectives
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To orient the students with the university’s VMGO, the Goals and
Objectives of the Program and University Policies.
To understand what is meant by the term social psychology, and
to appreciate the similarities and differences between social
psychology and related disciplines;
To explore the various research methods to study social
behavior;
To develop an appreciation of the ways in which we process
social information, form impressions of, and think about, other
people and ourselves;
To understand models of the persuasion process, theory of
cognitive dissonance, and factors which guard against attitude
change;
To consider various types of social influence including obedience
to authority, compliance with requests and conformity;
To consider aspects of group structure and basic group
phenomena and to appreciate the effect the group on individual
performance;
To understand the nature of prejudice and discrimination and on
various theoretical accounts of prejudice;
To distinguish loving and liking relationships and to appreciate
the various types of loving relationships that may exist;
To value the individual as a human person deserving respect
and understanding as an individual of worth and uniquely
different from others.
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Topics
Orientation-VMGO, GAD, QAP, Environmental awareness
July 7
Part 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
Chapter 1 – The World of Social Psychology
Nature of Social Psychology
Major Theoretical Perspectives
Major Principles in Social Behavior
Research Methods: How we do Social Psychology?
Chapter 2 – The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social
Context
Social Thinking: The Self in the Social World
Origins and Nature of Self-Concept
Self-Awareness Theory and Self-perception Theory
Mindsets and Motivation
Understanding our Emotions
Self- Control and Impression Management
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July 8
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July 14
Chapter 3 – Social Perception: How we Come to Understand
Other People
Non verbal Communication
Influence of First Impressions
Causal Attribution
Behavior and Attitudes
Cognitive Dissonance
Chapter 4 – Social Influence
July 14
Genes, Culture, and Gender
Culture and Gender
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July 15
Chapter 5 – Conformity and Obedience
Classic Conformity and Obedience Studies
What Predicts Conformity?
Why Conform?
Who Conforms?
7-8
Chapter 6 - Persuasion
July 21
Elements of Persuasion
How Can Persuasion be Resisted?
8-9
July 22
Chapter 7 – Group Influence
What is a Group?
Social Facilitation
Social Loafing
Deindividuation
Groupthink
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July 28
First Term Examination
11 & 12
Chapter 8- Prejudice: Disliking Others
July 29
Nature and Power of Prejudice
Social, Motivational, and Cognitive Sources of Prejudice
Consequences of Prejudice
13 & 14
Chapter 9 – Aggression: Hurting Others
August 4
Theories of Aggression
Influences on Aggression
How Can Aggression be Reduced?
14 & 15
August 5
Chapter 10 – Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others
Concept of Friendship and Attraction
Concept of Love
What Enables Close Relationships?
Building and Ending a Relation
15 & 16
Chapter 11 – Helping
Concept of Helping
August 11
When will We Help?
Who Will Help?
How Can we Increase Helping?
16 & 17
Chapter 12 – Conflict and Peacemaking
August 11
Nature of Conflict
How Can Peace be Achieved?
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August 12
Final Examination
12. Required Readings (Textbook) e-book
David G. Myers/Jean M. Twenge (2017, 12th ed.)
Social Psychology
13. Suggested Readings and References:
Myers, David G. (2008). Social Psychology.
Nicolsm, Paula. (2006). Applied Social Psychology for Social Workers.
Shinke, Robert (2009). Cultural Psychology.
14. Course Requirements:
a. Active class participation during online discussions
b. Regular reading and outlining of the topics as stated in the course syllabus
c. Passing scores in short and long examinations
d. Proper behavior in directing, interpreting and analyzing issues regarding the
subject matter
e. Submission of all assigned projects/activities (Social Experiment)
15. Grading System:
The minimum requirement for a passing grade is 70% of the total scores from the
following:
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Activity Output
Term Examination
Short Examination
Class Participation
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30%
15%
15%
TOTAL
100
16. Classroom Policies:
1. SLSU expects that students practice the core values of the university.
2. Exams and quizzes will be given asynchronous or synchronous. Student is responsible
for whatever requirements/lectures missed.
3. Questions, clarifications, corrections regarding exams and other requirements will only be
entertained within classes.
4. Deadlines for submission of requirements will be announced during class time. These
must be submitted during online class through other virtual platforms.
5. Failure to show up on the day that one is to present his/her group report/project will result
in a grade of 0 (zero) for that requirement.
6. Any form of dishonesty (e.g., cheating, plagiarism) will result in an automatic grade of 0
(zero) for that requirement and will be reported to the Discipline Committee. For grave
cases, a student can get a grade of F for the course.
7. Students must come into online class 15 minutes before the time.
8. As per university regulations, cellphones and similar electronic devices must be turned off
or put into silent mode or microphone need to be muted during online class.
9. No recording (e.g., voice, video, photography, etc.) of any kind is allowed during lectures.
10.It is expected that students will come into online class with their decent choice of
clothing.
Source: SLSU Revised Student Code and SLSU Faculty Manual 2014
17. Course Outcomes and Relationship to Course Objectives / Program Outcomes:
Course Outcome
A student completing this course
should at
the minimum be able to:
Awareness on the VMGO of
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of environmental principles
Understand the scope of
Social Psychology and
determine the similarities as
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well as differences of social
psychology to other
disciplines.
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Identify the various research
methods to study social
behavior.
Understand the ways we
process social information,
form impressions of, and
think about, other people
and ourselves.
Explain models of the
persuasion process, theory
of cognitive dissonance, and
factors which guard against
attitude change.
Determine various types of
social influence including
obedience to authority,
compliance with requests
and conformity.
Describe aspects of group
structure and basic group
phenomena and appreciate
the effect the group on
individual performance.
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Explain the nature of
prejudice and discrimination
and various theoretical
accounts of prejudice.
Distinguish loving and liking
relationships and identify
various types of loving
relationships that may exist.
Value the individual as a
unique person deserving
respect and understanding.
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Course Outline and Timeframe and Reporter
Week
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Topics
Orientation-VMGO, GAD, QAP,
July
Reporter
Environmental awareness
Part 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE
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COURSE
Chapter 1 – The World of Social
Psychology
Nature of Social Psychology
Major Theoretical Perspectives
Major Principles in Social Behavior
Research Methods: How we do Social
Psychology?
2-3
July 8
Chapter 2 – The Self: Understanding
Bolo, Alvina R.
Ourselves in a Social Context
Babaran, Janela Reis G.
Social Thinking: The Self in the Social
World
Origins and Nature of Self-Concept
Self-Awareness Theory and Selfperception Theory
Mindsets and Motivation
Understanding our Emotions
Self- Control and Impression
Management
4-5
July 14
Chapter 3 – Social Perception: How
Candelario, Winvirlie H.
we Come to Understand Other People
Torres, Dyan Ara L.
Non verbal Communication
Influence of First Impressions
Causal Attribution
Behavior and Attitudes
Cognitive Dissonance
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July
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Chapter 4 – Social Influence
Sacedor, Ma. Racel
Genes, Culture, and Gender
Osela, Joy Vencel
Culture and Gender
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July
Chapter 5 – Conformity and
Virtucio, Dorris Pearl
Obedience
Oliva, Nicolai
Classic Conformity and Obedience
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Studies
What Predicts Conformity?
Why Conform?
Who Conforms?
7-8
Chapter 6 - Persuasion
Frias, Camille A.
July 21
Elements of Persuasion
Okechukwu, Ma. Krizelle Joy S.
How Can Persuasion be Resisted?
8-9
July 22
Chapter 7 – Group Influence
Dela Cerna, Wally
What is a Group?
Rabe, Jessica Mae
Social Facilitation
Social Loafing
Deindividuation
Groupthink
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July 28
First Term Examination
11 & 12
Chapter 8- Prejudice: Disliking Others
Ayaton, Sarah Mae
Nature and Power of Prejudice
Montero, Karen Jane P.
July 29
Social, Motivational, and Cognitive
Sources of Prejudice
Consequences of Prejudice
13 & 14
August 4
Chapter 9 – Aggression: Hurting
Valerozo, Ma. Ben Angeli Maru
Others
Gases, Mary Joyce
Theories of Aggression
Influences on Aggression
How Can Aggression be Reduced?
14 & 15
August 5
Chapter 10 – Attraction and Intimacy:
Reyes, Jhoana Paula
Liking and Loving Others
Cayco, Jr. Eliezer
Concept of Friendship and Attraction
Concept of Love
What Enables Close Relationships?
Building and Ending a Relation
15 & 16
August 11
Chapter 11 – Helping
Limyoco, Imelda
Concept of Helping
Unlayao, John April
When will We Help?
Who Will Help?
How Can we Increase Helping?
16 & 17
August 11
Chapter 12 – Conflict and
Castillo, Jayson
Peacemaking
Dela Paz, Marie France
Nature of Conflict
How Can Peace be Achieved?
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August 12
Final Examination