PSYC 2403 Foundations of Social Psychology | College of Extended Learning | UNB

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Foundations of Social Psychology

Subject Course No. Credit Value
Psychology PSYC 2403 Three (3) credit hours

This course examines individual personality and behaviour in relation to other individuals, society and culture. The material will provide students with an understanding of how social forces interact with the individual to powerfully impact behaviour. The focus is on learning fundamental theories and principles of social influence and applying these fundamentals to current events and personal experiences. Topics include social perception, attitudes and values, conformity and obedience, prejudice and discrimination, aggression and violence, etc.

The course provides web links, videos and learning activities to enhance learning. The written assignments will help students develop critical thinking skills and improve academic/professional writing skills. There is also ample opportunity for practice and feedback.

This course also fulfills three of the 12 required credits in foundations courses toward a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at UNB and is a prerequisite for all upper-year social psychology-focused courses (e.g., cultural psychology, applied social psychology).

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Instructor: Dr. Diane LaChapelle
Prerequisite: Introductory Psychology (6 ch) or permission of instructor.

What you will learn

This course is designed to help you:

  • Learn about how social forces interact with the individual to impact behaviour.
  • Understand the fundamental theories and principles of social influence.
  • Gain an understanding of how to apply the fundamental theories and principles to explain current events and personal experiences.

Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.

Assignments and examinations

  • Critical thinking questions (14%)
  • Online learning/study activities (28%)
  • 1 x exam #1 (invigilated, 29%)
  • 1 x exam #2 (invigilated, 29%)

The exam(s) for this course will be invigilated on an approved date using Respondus e-proctoring software (LockDown Browser). This is a free tool provided with this course. More information will be given once you have been registered.

Starting Winter Term 2025, the exams for this course will be invigilated on an approved date using Respondus e-proctoring software (LockDown Browser and Monitor). This is a free tool provided with this course; a webcam is required. More information will be given once you have been registered.

Fees and payments

There is a $150 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course in addition to applicable tuition & fees. Learn more about our payment options.

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