Interpersonal Behavior and Group Processes

Course Description

In-depth analysis of interpersonal behavior and group processes. Topics include aggression, prosocial behavior, attraction, prejudice and discrimination, social comparison, close relationships, and groups. Prerequisite: Grade of at least C- in PSY 260; concurrent enrollment in PSY 311 OR previous credit for PSY 311.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the major actions, processes, and changes that occur within and between groups; moreover, students will be able to apply this knowledge to a wide range of practical social problems.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure

Percentage/Points

Introduction Assignments

10 points

Exams

200 points

Movie Analyses

100 points

Final Paper

100 points

Grading Scale

Percentage

Letter Grade

93 – 100%

A

90 – 92%

A-

87 – 89%

B+

83 – 86%

B

80 – 82%

B-

77 – 79%

C+

73 – 76%

C

70 – 72%

C-

67 – 69%

D+

63 – 66%

D

60 – 62%

D-

Under 60%

F

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Forsyth, D.R. (2019). Group Dynamics (7th Ed.). Cengage Learning Publishers, CA ISBN: 9781337408851

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.