General
Graphic from Psychology, 10th edition, David G. Myers, Worth Publishing
This course is an overview of the major areas in the science of psychology. Students will be able to describe major psychological theories and empirical findings discovered in the West and the local soil, and to apply the theories and empirical findings in the analysis of human behavior and social phenomena in a relevant context. Student will also learn how psychologists think and approach questions on human behaviors.
After taking this course, students will be able to:
- Describe and demonstrate major theories and empirical findings in different areas of the psychological sciences.
- Observe and analyze the results of experiments designed for the study of human behavior in different domains.
- Apply psychological theories to explain human behaviours in a relevant context.
- - check out this overview of the course to gain a holistic understanding (the big picture)
Turnitin Assignment (20% of total grade)
Please submit the assignment on Turnitin no later than 5pm on 17 July 2015
Resources
- lots of interesting psychology-related articles and resources here!
- - free quiz questions, flashcards, vocabulary, animations, etc
Getting Started
- you can use this chat room to communicate real-time with other students who are online!
- Describe and demonstrate major theories and empirical findings in different areas of the psychological sciences.
Social Psychology
A puzzled participant in the Asch Line study
(picture from Psychology, 7th edition, David G. Myers, Worth Publishing)
Lecture material
This video is a recorded lecture introducing Social Psychology, with audio narration.
This is the lecture notes for Lecture 2, without any audio narration or embedded videos.
Graphics (click on the thumbnail to view the full-size image)
Will you help?
A flowchart of the required factorsThe Bystander Effect:
diffusion of responsibilityCognitive Dissonance:
how can you resolve the dilemma?The Milgram Obedience Experiment:
hooking up the "victim" to the shock equipmentVideos
Activities - Part A
You can take this formative assessment with unlimited tries to build your knowledge about the Social Psychology, and the system will keep the highest grade you achieve. Keep trying until you master these 20 questions and get full marks!
Activities - Part B
Activities - Part C
Unlimited tries, keep the high grade: how high can you go?