1. Social Psychology essential topics to cover Content Standard 1: Social cognition Students are able to (performance standards): - Describe attributional explanations of behavior - Describe the relationship between attitudes (implicit and explicit) and behavior - Identify persuasive methods used to change attitudes Content Standard 2: Social influence Students are able to (performance standards): - Describe the power of the situation - Describe effects of others’ presence on individuals’ behavior - Describe how group dynamics influence behavior - Discuss how an individual influences group behavior Content Standard 3: Social relations Students are able to (performance standards): - Discuss the nature and effects of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination - Describe determinants of pro-social behavior - Discuss influences upon aggression and conflict - Discuss factors influencing attraction and relationships

2. Journal #1 March 20/23, 2015 Please reflect on whether or not you agree with the below statement. Be sure to reflect on why you feel that way. Stop using b/c for because!!! “Humans are social animals. We live in a social world in which our behavior is frequently influenced by the presence of others.”

3. Journal #2 March 24 and 25, 2014 Please reflect on the following statement. Please make sure your journal is at least 5-6 sentences. How does your membership in groups affect your individual behavior? What groups? Think about teams, classes in school, friend groups, work groups, family, etc…

4. Journal #3 3/26/15 Please reflect on the following statement. Please make sure your journal is at least 5-6 sentences. Social psychologist Gordon Allport defines the field as an attempt to understand and explain how the thought, feeling, and behavior of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. What are examples of how the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others impacts your behavior? Side Question: How many minutes per class block do you lose to using your phone?

5. Journal #4 April 6th and 7 th, 2015 Please reflect on the following statement. Please make sure your journal is at least 5-6 sentences Who has the most influence over your actions? Is it you, is it other people, who? Does it differ from situation to situation? Which situations?

6. Journal #5 4/8 or 4/9 Please reflect on the following statement. Please make sure your journal is at least 5-6 sentences. We tend to make assumptions/inferences about other people, even before we actually meet them. Agree/disagree? Describe an instance when you did this? Was it correct or incorrect?

7. Journal #6 4/10/15 Please reflect on the following statement. Please make sure your journal is at least 5-6 sentences. A social norm is defined as a pattern of behavior in a particular group, community, or culture, accepted as normal and to which an individual is accepted to conform. What social norms do you align with on a daily basis? Are they conscious decisions? **Bring phone chargers and flash drives next week!!

8. Journal #6 3/28 and 3/29 Please provide a definition and an example of each of the following terms; You may use your notes to help. 1.Social Psychology- 2.Social Role- 3.Ascribed Role- 4.Achieved Role- 5.Role conflict- 6.Group cohesiveness- 7.Status- 8.Norm- 9.Attribution- 10.External cause-

9. 1.Social Psychology- The Scientific study of how individuals behave, think, and feel in social situations 2.Social Role- Expected behavior patterns associated with particular social positions 3.Ascribed Role- A role that is assigned to a person, they have no choice in playing this role 4.Achieved role- A role that is taken on voluntarily, earned 5.Role conflict- Trying to occupy two or more roles that can conflict with one another 6.Group cohesiveness- The degree of attraction among group members or their commitment to remaining in the group 7.Status- An individual’s position in a social structure, especially with respect to power, privilege, or importance 8.Norm- an accepted but often unspoken standard of conduct for appropriate behavior 9.Attribution- The process of making inferences about the causes of one’s own behavior and that of others 10.External cause- A cause of behavior that is assumed to lie outside a person

10. Journal #7 April 15/16, 2015 Please reflect on the following statement. Please make sure your journal is at least 5-6 sentences. If you had $10, what would you do with it? What would you spend it on? How would you feel after you spent it? Be specific.

11. Journal #6 3/29 Please reflect on the following statement. Please make sure your journal is at least 5-6 sentences. Please make a list of as many groups that you are a part of; teams, social groups, families, etc. What rules/expectations are associated with these groups? What makes you want to affiliate with these groups? How do you communicate in these groups?

12. Journal #7 April 8 or 9, 2013 Please reflect on the following statement. Please make sure your journal is at least 5-6 sentences. Please reflect on a few instances over spring break when you observed one of the following; -A role behavior -Ascribed/achieved roles -Internal vs. external cause for behavior What about this instance makes you think it has to do with psychology?

13. Journal #5? 4/23/14 Please reflect on the following statement. Please make sure your journal is at least 5-6 sentences. How have you used any type of social networking, or any way of communication (outside face to face) during the past week? What was the purpose of this contact that you made?

14. Social Network reflection Why should we value or not value social networks in 2013? Please try to use as many examples from your life to prove your point. Also cite one of your classmates and a point they made.