Savitribai Phule Pune University
(Formerly University of Pune)
Course DSC-PSY- 1B : Introduction to Social Psychology
SUBJECT CODE : 11222
Unit 1: Introduction:
1.1 Definition, Brief history of social psychology (special emphasis on India),
1.2 Scope of social psychology
1.3 Levels of social behaviour
1.4 Approaches towards understanding social behaviour
1.5 Application: Community mental health
Unit- 2.Individual Level Processes
2.1 Difference between Social Cognition & Social Perception.
2.2 Self –Concept: Nature, Self-regulation and self-presentation.
2.3 Attitude: Definition, components, Dimensions and formation of attitude
2.4 Prejudice: Causes.
2.5 Application: Formation of attitude and Prejudice eradication
Unit 3: Interpersonal processes:
3.1 Interpersonal attraction, love
3.2 Pro-social behaviour
3.3 Locus of control, increasing our helping nature.
3.4 Aggression: Meaning, Nature and causes of Aggression
3.5 Application: Prevention and reducing aggression
Unit- 4.Group Dynamics
4.1 Groups: When we join and when we leave, The benefits of joining
4.2 Cooperation and Conflict
4.3 Conformity; Factors affecting Conformity, Obedience & Authority
4.4 Group decision making
4.5 Application: Team Building
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