Syllabus

Course Code: PSY203(C)    Course Name: Social Psychology (ii)

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Group Dynamics: Structure, Functions and Classification of Groups, Group Cohesiveness and Effectiveness. Group Norms: Formation, Conformity, Social roles, and Role conflict.
2 Leadership: Nature, Styles, Theories: Trait, Contingency, Zeitgeist, and Path goal; Leader-follower relations. Social Influence: Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience.
3 Interpersonal Relationship: Affiliation, Conditions Promoting Affiliation, Development of Relationships. Interpersonal Attraction: Determinants and Theories: Reinforcement, Social Exchange and Equity.
Anti-Social Behavior: Aggression and Violence-Causes and Prevention.
4 Prosocial Behavior: Helping, determinants of helping Behavior.
Altruism: Stages of Development and Personality dispositions.
Applications of Social Psychology in Health, Law and Environment.
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