Psychology 320

COURSE GUIDE
Subject: PSYCH 312
Subject Title: INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING
Schoology Access Code: PX5M-M7FW-JHS8M

Schedule of Online Meeting: 7:30 – 9:30 AM Thursday
Contact Information of the Instructor:
LALAINE O. NUÑALA
Email: lalanunala2@gmail.com
Contact Number: +639468796887
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The scientific study of human social behavior - how and why we think, feel, behave, and relate to one
another in social situations the way we do. The major theories, concepts, and empirical findings in social
psychology are dealt with. Social behavior and social phenomena in the Philippine setting are examined from the
social psychological perspective.
Course Objectives:
In general, the course aims to:
1. Describe the structure and function of different kinds of group behavior (e.g. deindividuation, group polarization)
2. Explain how individuals respond to expectations of others, including groupthink, conformity, and obedience to
authority
3. Discuss attitudes and how they change (e.g., central route to persuasion)
4. Predict the impact of the presence of others on individual behavior (e.g. bystander effect, social facilitation)
5. Describe processes that contribute to differential treatment of group members (e.g. in-group/out-group
dynamics, ethnocentrism, prejudice)
6. Articulate the impact of social and cultural categories (e.g. gender, race, ethnicity) on self-concept and relations
with others
7. Anticipate the impact of behavior on a self-fulfilling prophecy
8. Describe the variables that contribute to altruism, aggression, and attraction
9. Discuss attitude formation and change, including persuasion strategies and cognitive dissonance
10. Identify important figures in social psychology (e.g. Solomon Asch, Leon Festinger, Stanley Milgram, Philip
Zimbardo)
Course Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate the concepts, theories, and phenomenon of human behaviour in the psychological perspective
2. Apply attribution theory to explain motives (e.g. fundamental attribution error, self-serving bias)
3. Stimulate appreciation of situations at hoe, school or work and its utility value in both formal and non-formal
person-to-person group interaction;
4. Provide opportunity to observe and apply concepts learned in class, and to have an enriched experience
through service learning.
COURSE OUTLINE COURSE CONTENT/SUBJECT MATTER REQUIREMENT

AND TIME FRAME
PRELIM
Week 1 Introduction to Social Psychology and theories
Week 2 Social Thinking: The Self in a Social World
Week 3 Social Beliefs and Judgments
Week 4 Behavior and Attitudes Experiment on Smiling
MIDTERM
Week 5-6 Social Influence: Genes, Culture, and Gender
Week 7 Conformity and Obedience
Week 8 Persuasion False consensus

experiment
Week 9 Group Influence
PREFINAL
Week 10 Social Relations: Prejudice: Disliking others
Week 11 Aggression: Hurting Others
Week 12 Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others Conduct a study on “how to
win friends and influence
people”
Week 13 Helping
Week 14 Conflict and Peacemaking
FINAL
Week 15 Applying Social Psychology: Social Psychology in the

clinic
Week 16 Social psychology in court
Week 17-18 Social psychology and the Sustainable future Poster Making: Indicators
of a Warming World
Course Requirements:
Each student is expected to:

1. Read assigned topics and be prepared to participate in class discussion, group work, and other structured
activities;
2. Report on an assigned topic and fulfill related course activities; and
3. Be regular and punctual on class attendance.
4. Submit a theories folder
Reference:
Myers, D. and Twenge, J. 2017. Social Psychology. 12th Ed. McGraw-Hill
Grading System
Term Examinations 40%
Performance Task Outcomes 60%
Laboratory Activities
Research paper
Projects
100%
In computation of the final grades
Prelim 20%
Midterm 25%
Prefinal 25%
Final 30%
Total 100%
Course Requirement:
Term Examinations
Activities
Reports
Assessment Task/Quizzes
Personal Reviewer (which will be collected after each term)
Classroom policies
Learning Management System (LMS) Classroom Policy
Schoology code of Conduct (Adapted from: Schoology, learn together)
1. While on Schoology, what I say and how I will say, it will be school appropriate.
2. I will use posts to discuss school-related content only.
3. I will use a respectful tone of voice when posting. All school rules and consequences related to harassment
apply to Schoology.
4. I will use appropriate grammar instead of “texting” language.
5. I will not reveal any personal information on schoology. This includes telephone numbers, addresses, emails,
etc.
Posting and Replying to Messages or Comments

1. Post a note to the whole group if your question is about something the whole group should know (assignments,
instructions, due dates, etc.)
2. Send a note only to your teacher if you want to talk about something that doesn’t relate to everyone.
3. Don’t post questions or comments about personal issues or topics. Keep private information private.
4. Keep your conversations on the topic.
5. If you’re not sure if a word, joke, or image is okay, then it’s probably not. DO NOT write posts that tease, bully,
spam, or gossip about any other person.
Inappropriate Content
If you think there is something inappropriate posted on Schoology, please inform your teacher immediately.
Punctuation and Grammar
 NO “texting” lingo. (Im ur teacher…show me dat u have lrnd how 2 spell).

 DO NOT PUT SENTENCES IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. This is considered shouting!
 Do not end sentences with more than one exclamation mark!!!!!! Or question mark?????
 Please please please DO NOT repeat a word more than necessary.
APPENDIX A
Sample Matrix for Theories Folder
Name of Theory Theory Proponent Source
Self-efficacy This theory suggests how Albert Bandura Myers, D. and Twenge,
competent we feel on a J. 2017. Social
task Psychology. 12th Ed.
McGraw-Hill, p. 47

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COURSE GUIDE

Subject: PSYCH 312

Subject Title: INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING

Schoology Access Code: PX5M-M7FW-JHS8M

Contact Information of the Instructor:

Contact Number: +639468796887

In general, the course aims to:

7. Anticipate the impact of behavior on a self-fulfilling prophecy

8. Describe the variables that contribute to altruism, aggression, and attraction

COURSE OUTLINE COURSE CONTENT/SUBJECT MATTER REQUIREMENT

Week 1 Introduction to Social Psychology and theories

Week 2 Social Thinking: The Self in a Social World

Week 3 Social Beliefs and Judgments

Week 4 Behavior and Attitudes Experiment on Smiling

Week 5-6 Social Influence: Genes, Culture, and Gender

Week 7 Conformity and Obedience

Week 8 Persuasion False consensus

Week 9 Group Influence

Week 10 Social Relations: Prejudice: Disliking others

Week 11 Aggression: Hurting Others

Week 14 Conflict and Peacemaking

Week 15 Applying Social Psychology: Social Psychology in the

Week 16 Social psychology in court

Each student is expected to:

2. Report on an assigned topic and fulfill related course activities; and

3. Be regular and punctual on class attendance.

4. Submit a theories folder

Myers, D. and Twenge, J. 2017. Social Psychology. 12th Ed. McGraw-Hill

Term Examinations 40%

Performance Task Outcomes 60%

In computation of the final grades

Personal Reviewer (which will be collected after each term)

Learning Management System (LMS) Classroom Policy

Schoology code of Conduct (Adapted from: Schoology, learn together)

2. I will use posts to discuss school-related content only.

4. I will use appropriate grammar instead of “texting” language.

Posting and Replying to Messages or Comments

4. Keep your conversations on the topic.

Punctuation and Grammar

 NO “texting” lingo. (Im ur teacher…show me dat u have lrnd how 2 spell).

Sample Matrix for Theories Folder

Name of Theory Theory Proponent Source

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