Social psychology in relation to related disciplines. Key areas of research. Methodology of social psychological research. The self-concept. Sources of self-knowledge. Social comparison. Self-awareness. Self-esteem. Self-presentation. Social perception. Nonverbal behavior. Impression formation. Implicit theories of personality. Attribution of the causes of behavior. Attitudes – definition, formation, structure, attitude change, and the relationship between attitudes and behavior. Social influence. Social facilitation and inhibition. Obedience and compliance. Groups: formation, structure, intragroup dynamics, group cohesion and norms, group decision-making, group performance and achievement. Aggressive and prosocial behavior. Attraction and social interaction. Close relationships: friendship and romantic relationships. Cooperation and competition. Authority and leadership.

Define social psychology and compare it with related disciplines., Describe the key areas of research in social psychology., Explain the key characteristics of attitudes, social perception, and social cognition., Explain the key characteristics of groups and social interaction., Apply insights from social psychology to the professional practice of social workers.,