SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY PSYCH 2210 - Section 01 FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY COURSE BASICS Dr. Emily Hangen Email: [email protected] (Warning: My email address ends in @fairfield.edu not @student.fairfield.edu) I regularly check and respond to emails within 24 hours on weekdays. (I do not respond to emails on the weekends.) CLASS TIME Tue & Fri 12:30-1:45pm CLASS LOCATION Bannow Science Center 139 SYLLABUS CONTENTS COURSE INSTRUCTOR FALL 2023 Want to be a better romantic partner? Learn what social psychology has shown about relationships. Want to be a more effective activist or politician? Learn what social psychology has discovered about what leads to influence and persuasion. Social psychology is the scientific study of how other people impact our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (and vice versa). For this reason, gaining a deeper understanding of social psychology can impact your everyday life. How this class is useful and relevant to everyone Textbook Grading Class Engagement Assignments Mastery Exams Podcast Course Policies Support Resources Schedule 2 3 4 4 5 5 6-8 9 10-11 Important note: Please read this entire syllabus (giving extra attention to course policies and the schedule) because you will be accountable for following all the policies and deadlines. Draft
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | PAGE 2 Fall 2023 Want to be a more successful student? Learn what social psychology has revealed about motivation and self-regulation. Want to combat prejudice and discrimination? Learn what social psychology has shown us about our hidden biases. The list could go on and on because essentially any situation that involves the presence of others can be better understood through the scientific lens of social psychology. Self-identity Attitudes & Biases Persuasion & influence Group dynamics Prejudice and Discrimination Aggression and Violence Helping behaviors Romantic Relationships In this course we will explore theories and concepts that help explain a variety of human experiences with topics such as: Topics covered What you can gain from this course Describe and analyze human behavior (from a social psychological lens) Critically evaluate psychological research Apply theories from social psychology to your everyday life Importantly, as we learn about how the social environment influences us we will also pay attention to the research methods used to acquire this information and consider the practical application of this knowledge. By the end of this course you will be able to: 1. 2. 3. Free Textbook We will be using a FREE textbook provided online. You can access this digital textbook or download a pdf copy through this link. Feel free to save some trees by using a digital copy! Alternatively, if you prefer a physical copy of the textbook you can download and print the pdf. Draft
How to Succeed in this course SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | PAGE 3 Fall 2023 Dr. Emily Hangen (she/her/hers) Office: Bannow 465 Office Hours: Sign up link here I welcome you to come to my office hours! This is a time to ask questions, to discuss ideas, or to simply introduce yourself. To avoid overlapping with others, please sign up for office hours using the link provided above, or email me if you need to schedule a time outside of my normal office hours. (See page 1 for my email address). Mastery grading scheme: I use a grading scheme that favors correction and long-term mastery of the material over immediate perfection No busy work: I only assign work that has a clear purpose and I am transparent with you by explaining the purpose of each assignment. Relevance to you: I design assignments and teach skills that help you connect the course content to your own life. As a motivation researcher, I know that deep and long-lasting learning occurs when we study material that is personally relevant to us and when we enjoy deeply engaging in the learning process rather than fretting over grades. Below are a couple of the research-based practices I use to facilitate your learning experience: My Teaching Philosophy Class Engagement (20%) Assignments (30%) Mastery Exams (30%) Final Exam (20%) Your final grade consists of 4 components: class engagement, assignments, two mastery exams and a final podcast. Details about each of these components is provided in the following pages. (Notice that half of your final grade comes from regular learning behaviors--coming to class prepared and engaging by completing all assignments.) Draft
"Taking a memory test not only assesses what one knows, but also enhances later retention, a phenomenon known as the testing effect." (ROEDIGER & KARPICKE, 2006) Class Engagement (20%) Purpose: Your class engagement grade is based on your participation in all structured class activities (such as contributing in partner/group discussions) and completing all in-class quizzes (you must be physically present for the in-class quizzes). Selfinitiated comments and questions in class are encouraged but not required. Given the unpredictability of the semester, everyone can miss up to 3 in-class quizzes no questions asked (the 3 lowest in-class quiz scores will be dropped). Details: Learning to organize and articulate your thoughts is an invaluable skill. Furthermore, active participation can lead to greater enjoyment and less boredom in class. Lastly, in-class quizzes are graded on a pass/fail basis by completion and are included for the purpose of helping you remember newly learned concepts for longer periods of time (see research on the testing effect). SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | PAGE 4 Fall 2023 Coursework Assignments (30%) Purpose: To reinforce your learning and provide experiences where you can practice recognizing and/or applying concepts in your everyday life. Details: To supplement the readings, you will be asked to watch videos and complete various assignments such as completing a goal-setting exercise, measuring your attachment style, experience breaking social norms, watching a production about racial prejudice and discrimination, and more. Draft
Purpose: You will demonstrate that you are familiar with a breadth of social psychological concepts and theories and that you can apply this social psychological knowledge in creative ways. Details: You will take a final exam on Tuesday, Dec 19, at 11:30am which will consist of multiple choice questions and short essay questions. Opportunity to skip the Final Exam Because the final exam covers the same content as the in-class quizzes, I am giving each of you the option to skip the final exam and use the average score of your inclass quizzes across the semester as your final exam grade. As a reminder, you will receive class engagement credit for simply completing the in-class quizzes (see page 4) but I will also keep a running average of your actual in-class quiz scores in the grade section of blackboard (this average is calculated from in-class quizzes only--it does not include assignment or video questions). Mastery Exams (30%) Purpose: To ensure that you have a solid understanding of the course concepts and to demonstrate that you have developed individual mastery of the material. Details: You will take 2 mastery exams to demonstrate your mastery of the material. These exams will be taken in class and will consist of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions. Final Exam (20%) SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | PAGE 5 Fall 2023 *Exam policy: All exams must be taken in-person on the dates scheduled (the only exception is in rare emergency circumstances.)** Draft
Course Policies Start LockDown Browser Log into Blackboard Learn Navigate to the exam Turn off all mobile devices, phones, etc. and don't have them within reach Clear your area of all external materials - books, papers, other computers, or devices Remain at your desk or workstation for the duration of the test LockDown Browser will prevent you from accessing other websites or applications; you will be unable to exit the test until all questions are completed and submitted The Windows and Mac versions of LockDown Browser have a "Help Center" button located on the toolbar. Use the "System & Network Check" to troubleshoot issues. If an exam requires you to use a webcam, also run the "Webcam Check" from this area Respondus has a Knowledge Base available from support.respondus.com. Select "LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor" as the product to view helpful articles. If you're still unable to resolve a technical issue with LockDown Browser, go to support.respondus.com and select "Submit a Ticket". Provide detailed information about your problem and what steps you took to resolve it This course requires the use of LockDown Browser. Watch this video to get a basic understanding of LockDown Browser: https://www.respondus.com/products/lockdown-browser/student-movie.shtml Download Instructions Download and install LockDown Browser from this link: https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=998146388 Once Installed Note: You won't be able to access tests with a standard web browser. If this is tried, an error message will indicate that the test requires the use of LockDown Browser. Simply start LockDown Browser and navigate back to the exam to continue. Guidelines When taking an online exam follow these guidelines: Getting Help Several resources are available if you encounter problems with LockDown Browser: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | PAGE 6 Fall 2023 Draft Lockdown Browser Required for Exams
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | PAGE 7 Fall 2023 Classroom community Because social psychology focuses on human behavior, our class discussions will broach a variety of sensitive and personal topics (e.g. biases, stereotypes, prejudice, violence, relationships, etc.). As such, this class provides a wonderful opportunity for powerful learning--an opportunity to discover something new about ourselves, to challenge our Express disagreement without dismissing or putting down the people we are talking with. Avoid: "That is a dumb idea." Replace with: "I disagree with X because. . ." Argue points not people. Avoid: "You don't know what you are talking about." Replace with: "I disagree with X because. . ." assumptions, and to expand our ability to see issues from different perspectives. If we authentically engage, our conversations will not be easy; we sometimes will make mistakes in our speaking and our listening. I invite you to join me in exercising patience, courage, imagination, and any other quality that will help us work through these complex issues together. In our classroom I will ask that you show respect for others. This means that we will work together to remind each other to: Draft
Download and review the class slides from our course website. Ask a classmate for notes about activities and video clips we watched in class because these will not be included in the class slides. Missing Class Class attendance is a valuable part of your college learning experience. In this class, a lot of learning and growth happens when we are exploring ideas together in class, so I encourage you to not miss class. That said, I understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise. If you miss class, please take the following steps: 1. 2. (You will get a 0 for missing a quiz, but your lowest 3 quiz scores are dropped). WARNING: Make sure to check the schedule so that you do NOT miss any exams. What if you get physically or mentally sick during the semester? First and foremost, please take care of yourself and get the help you need (see support resources on page 9). Your health is more important than this course! Next, if you think you might miss an exam because you are sick please contact me as soon as possible and be prepared to provide a doctor's note. Also, if you will miss a few classes, let me know and we will create a plan for how to get you back on track once you have recovered. Late Work In order to give you feedback as soon as possible and to keep track of all student work, I ask that you please turn in your work on time. If you choose to not follow deadlines, you will lose 10% per day late. Requesting a Deadline Extension* I understand that life happens and sometimes a little extra time goes a long way. For that reason, I offer you an opportunity to be proactive and get an extension. If you suspect that you might not be able to make an upcoming deadline please simply email me to request a deadline extension at least 48 hours (2 days) before the deadline. In general, I will grant an extra day no questions asked. *Deadline extensions do not apply to any quizzes or exams taken during class. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | PAGE 8 Fall 2023 Draft
When can you use AI tools in this course? The use of generative AI writing tools (such as ChatGPT, GrammarlyGO, GPT-3, GPT-4, BERT, or others) is restricted in this class to 1) specific contexts/assignments where I openly allow AI to be used and 2) only if such AI tool use is properly acknowledged. Why is the use of AI tools in this course restricted? AI writing tools are restricted in this course because assignments for this course have been designed to encourage self-reflection on your own personal experiences which cannot be achieved by asking a computer to generate your response. Use of AI tools Academic Integrity All of us at Fairfield University are committed to upholding the value of academic honesty. As a faculty member I am committed to exemplifying academic integrity myself and to holding my students accountable as well. There are serious consequences for academic dishonesty including receiving an 0 grade on the assignment in question, receiving a mark on your file in the academic dean’s office, getting an F grade on the course, and when appropriate even expulsion. You are responsible for knowing Fairfield University’s academic integrity policy and you will be held accountable even if you commit academic dishonesty unintentionally. Please, please, please make sure you understand these guidelines which you can find here! In general, you are expected to submit your own work and you should give credit to any ideas or language that is not your own. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | PAGE 9 Fall 2023 How to credit AI tool usage in this course? You must acknowledge the use of AI in your assignment in an "Acknowledgement of AI Use" statement that: Specifies which technology was used (ChatGPT, GPT-3, etc) and on what date Includes explicit descriptions of how the information was generated Identifies the prompts used Explains how the output was used in your work Examples of such Acknowledgments of AI Use can be found on Monash University's website. The use of AI outside of contexts where the instructor specifies its use, or failure to acknowledge any use of AI technologies in your work will be considered an academic integrity violation. Draft
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | PAGE 10 Fall 2023 Register with the Office of Accessibility as soon as possible. Schedule an office hours appointment with me before the end of the 2nd week of class. (In our office hours meeting, I will review your accommodations, discuss how they work in my class, and answer any questions you have.) We all need support throughout our lives. Fairfield University offers you some excellent support resources and I encourage you to take full advantage of them to help you succeed academically and to take care of your health and well-being. Accessibility I want to ensure that you receive access to any accessibility resources you are entitled to receive. If you need academic adjustments or accommodations please contact the Office of Accessibility ([email protected]) in the Academic & Career Development Center (you can find information using this link). 1. 2. Technology & Blackboard For help with Blackboard or other technical issues, you can contact Fairfield University’s ITS Helpdesk. They can be reached by phone at 203-254-4069, by email at [email protected], by creating an online help ticket here, or by stopping by the Help Desk located in the Dimenna Nyselius Library Room 230. Mental Health & Well-Being College can be an exciting and memorable time in your life. However, it can also be overwhelming. If you are struggling, you are not alone! Fortunately, at Fairfield University the Counseling & Psychological Services offers a free, confidential service for full-time undergraduate students. For more information or to make an appointment, call Counseling & Psychological Services (203) 254-4000 ext. 2146 or visit their website here. Services provided can help with a variety of issues including (click on topic below to learn more): Alcohol & Drug Abuse Eating Disorders Anxiety Gambling Problems Bipolar Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Coping with trauma Sexual Misconduct Depression Sexual Harassment If you are concerned about a friend, please see helpful guidance here. If you are in danger or experiencing an emergency or crisis, please call Public Safety at (203) 254-4090 or the national suicide and crisis line at 988. Draft Support Resources
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | PAGE 11 Fall 2023 Course Schedule We will be using a FREE textbook provided online. You can access this digital textbook or download a pdf copy through this link. All other readings and videos Draft are provided on the course website.
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SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | PAGE 13 Fall 2023 Final Exam at 11:30am Tuesday, Dec 19 “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Draft