NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Psychology Department. Social Psychology (PSYC 3402) Fall, Tuesday and Friday, 1:35pm 3:15pm (220 Shillman)

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1 NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Psychology Department Social Psychology (PSYC 3402) Fall, Tuesday and Friday, 1:35pm 3:15pm (220 Shillman) Professor Spikes Office: 149 Nightingale Hall Telephone: (617) Office Hours: By Appointment scheduled on Tuesdays and Fridays I. COURSE OBJECTIVE Provides an introductory survey of social psychology. Focuses on aggression, attribution, attitude formation, change, measurement, conformity, impression formation, and group processes (social facilitation, deindividuation, for example). Prereq. PSYC 1100 or permission of instructor. II. COURSE SESSIONS * Sessions will be one hour (1) and thirty (40) minutes in duration. * Sessions will be approximately 50% lecture and 50% application (videos, discussions, and out-of-class assignments). * Students should arrive at sessions on time. Students must not enter a class session after 1:50 pm. * Students may not engage in a cellular telephone conversation, or make cellular telephone calls during a class session. Likewise, students must put their cellular telephones (and beepers) on vibrate mode. III. COURSE TEXTBOOK Kassin, Fein and Markus (2013). Social Psychology, 9 th Wadsworth Publishing Company. IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING 1. Tests 1 and 2...Each test score will constitute one-third of the overall course grade. Each test will consist of a combination of 25 multiple-choice and 25 true/false questions. Each test will be worth 100 points. 2. Test 3 Consisting of 15 multiple-choice and 15 true/false questions. This test will be worth 60 points.

2 3. Quiz Consisting of 10 multiple-choice and 10 true/false questions. This quiz will be worth 40 points. 4. Extra Credit Each student will be given an optional assignment/s to be worth 15 extra credit points. The points will be added to the sum of the cumulative tests/exams points. Total sum (tests, final exam and extra credit points) subsequently divided by 3 to determine course grade. Under no circumstances will students be given more than 15 extra credit points, or other additional opportunities to increase his/her course grade. Example: Test 1 = 80 Test 2 = 90 Test 3 = 50 Quiz = 40 ExCr = 15 Total Sum = 275 Course Grade = 275/3 (91.6, A-) 5. No Final Exam For This Course However, Professor Spikes will be available on the scheduled date/time of the final exam to administer approved make-up tests/quizzes, provide 1:1 course feedback, and/or to address any issues that students may have with their course grades. If a student does not have to take a make-up, or want such feedback then he/she is not required to be present. NOTE: Refer to attached white (pg. 4) page entitled, Extra Credit Opportunities 4. The grading-scale will be as follows: (A) (B+) (C+) (D+) 59 and Below (F) (A-) (B) (C) (D) (B-) (C-) (D-) V. OTHER COURSE POLICIES 1. Class Buddy Each student will be expected to partner with another student ( Buddy ) in the class. The two will exchange contact information so that in the event that one of them miss a class session then he/she will have someone to get missed class notes/handouts. Likewise, they may choose to contact each other when preparing/studying for an exam. Time will be allotted during the first and second class sessions for buddies to be selected. NOTE: Students can still see Professor Spikes directly for clarification of the content of specific missing notes. But, Professor Spikes will not provide detailed notes (in writing or verbally) that were presented in a missed session. 2. Textbook Reading with reference to Tests When studying course material in preparation for a test/quiz, you will need to know (in detail) ALL information on the lecture outlines (including the specifics of all

3 studies/experiments discussed). In addition, you will need to have a general understanding of all information in the textbook chapters. However, you will not be expected to recall very specific details of all studies/experiments presented in the textbook chapters (example: number, sex and age of subjects) only an understanding of the overall findings/trend of the studies/experiments. I will not test you on topics in the textbook that were not discussed or presented/referenced in either a lecture or lecture outline. 3. Lecture Outlines For all course topics covered, you will be given a written lecture outline. Please know the following with reference to the outlines: First: The outlines are not intended to replace your textbook information/reading. Though, most of the information on the outlines are also addressed in the textbook. Second: The outlines provide a proficient means to covering information in an organized manner. They are not detailed written lecture notes. However, they permit more time to focus on understanding (as opposed to writing ) the content of lectures; as well as for time allotment for in-class and out-of-class activities. Third: A lecture outline will be ed at least one day prior to when it will be covered in class. 4. Out-of-Class Session Assignments and In-class Videos The course curriculum consists of some in-class videos and out-of-class session assignments. You will be tested/graded on the in-class videos and out-of-class session assignments. You are expected to remain in class and view the in-class videos. Likewise, you are expected to complete the out-of-class session assignments and not consider it as leisure time off from a class session! Thus, when you are given an out-class session assignment there will NOT be a class session. The inclass videos and out-of-class session assignments are critical learning elements of the course curriculum. Also, I will always be available (and on campus) on days of out-ofclass session assignments. It will not be a leisure skip class day for you or me! 5. I WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY ASSIGNMENTS VIA !!!!!!!! 6. Make-Up Tests! Students will be permitted a make-up test/quiz if they have an illness or emergency-situation that results in them not being able to take a scheduled test. However, the students must present documentation/proof of the illness or emergency. Further, students must contact Professor Spikes in person or via prior to missing a scheduled test. If not, then students might not be permitted to take a make-up test. For emergency illnesses/situations whereby students cannot contact Professor Spikes immediately they must eventually do so within 24-hours of missing the scheduled test. If not, then students will not be permitted to take a make-up test. CONTINUED.

4 All make-up tests must be completed on the scheduled final exam day/time (according to the university s schedule). Students will only be allowed one (1) make-up test. Likewise, make-up tests will consist of a combination of short answer and multiple-choice questions. As a result of the different format, the make-up tests may appear to be more difficult. Make-up tests will consist of questions pertaining to information presented in the textbook, lectures, and lecture outlines. 7. FYI Material You will not be tested on information/handouts that is headed as FYI. 8. If you do not attend a class session in which handouts, lecture-outlines, and/or assignments are distributed, then it is your responsibility to obtain such information from someone other than Professor Spikes. 9. You are not allowed to use any computer or electronic devices during a test. If you are observed using such devices, then you will receive a grade F on the test. 10. CHEATING ON A TEST/WRITING ASSIGNMENT WILL EARN YOU THE FOLLOWING: A grade F on the test/quiz/assignment. A recommendation to the Academic Judicial Committee that you be expelled from the University. 11. Professor Spikes can be reached via (k.spikes@neu.edu). However, she may not reply to s on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), weekdays on which she does not teach (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday) and holidays. Professor Spikes do not access her NU account or telephone voice mail between the hours of 5pm and 8am. Professor Spikes can also be reached at her direct extension ( ) or at her office (237 NI). VI. COURSE SCHEDULE DATE TOPIC READING Weeks 1 and 2 Course Agenda NONE (9/11, 15, 18) Introduction to Social Psychology Ch. 1 Doing Social Psychology Research Ch. 2 The Social Self Ch. 3 Week 3 The Social Self, continued (9/22, 25) Perceiving Persons Ch. 4 Week 4 Perceiving Persons, continued (9/29, 10/2) Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination Ch. 5 Week 5 TEST #1 (10/6) (Chapters 1 4) (10/6, 9) (10/9 Review Test #1 Results (Before or after class lecture) Attitudes Ch. 6 Week 6 Attitudes, continued

5 (10/13, 16) Conformity Ch. 7 Week 7 Conformity, continued (10/20, 23) Group Processes Ch. 8 Week 8 Group Processes, continued (10/27, 30) Helping Others Ch. 10 Week 9 TEST #2 (11/3) (Chapters 5, 6, 7 and 8) (11/3, 6) (11/6) Review Test #2 Results (Before or after class lecture) Aggression Ch. 11 _ Week 10 Aggression, continued (11/10, 13) Law Ch. 12 Week 11 Law, continued (11/17, 20) TEST #3 (11/20) (Chapters 10, 11 and 12) Business Ch. 13 Week 12 Business, continued (11/24) (11/24) Review Test #3 Results (Before or after class lecture) Week 13 Health and Well-Being Ch. 14 (12/1, 4) Course Finale! TBA Week 14 Course Finale, continued (12/8) QUIZ (12/8) (Chapters 14 and 13) This is a short 20 questions quiz (10 True False/10 Multiple Choice) Week 16 Final Exam Week (also includes 12/11 of Week 14) (12/14-18) Class Session (Day/Time) TBA as per university s final exam schedule Make-Up Tests/Quiz Day Optional 1:1 Appointments with Professor Spikes Note: If you do not have to take a make-up test/quiz or need to speak to me 1:1 then you do not have to come to class on this day! Remember, there is no final exam for this course. Refer to section IV-5 of this syllabus. I am looking forward to us having a Productive Semester! cüéyxááéü fñ ~xá

6 EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES (Up to 20 points) 1. Course-Topics Reflection Activities (Cumulative 15 points each): The dates and content requirement will be determined/spread throughout the semester. However, the completion of the activities will be allowed within a timeframe of one (1) week. I will not accept late extra-credit assignments, or allow a make-up if you do not complete it. It is extra-credit and you will have one week to complete it! 2. Trace Evaluation (5 Points if completed by at least 90% of students): At the end of the semester you will [again] be asked to provide feedback on the course content and my presentation of the course content via the University Trace Evaluation. The evaluation will be anonymous. But, it must be completed by at least 90% of the class in order for the extra credit points to be earned. No worries in the past/previous classes, over 90% of the class completed the evaluation. Due Date: Up to end of day on 12/18/15