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Psychology
PSY320H1 Course Learning Outcomes 1. Knowledge: By the end of this course, you should be able to name and apply theories pertaining to the social psychology of attitudes. Moreover, you should understand key research PSY320H1 S Syllabus – Valid as of 2024-01-15 Page 2 methods used in social psychology to explore topics related to attitudes. 2. Application: By the end of this course, you should be able to apply findings in the social psychology of attitudes to your life and current events. 3. Scientific Thinking: By the end of this course, you should have a better understanding of common research methods used in psychology, and you should be able to think of ways to empirically examine research questions concerning the social psychology of attitudes. 4. Critical Evaluation: By the end of this course, you should be able to appraise and critique different approaches to the measurement and modification of attitudes 5. Communication: By the end of this course, you should have improved your ability to construct arguments and to communicate your thoughts verbally and in writing. Corequisites: None Exclusions: PSY320H5 Credit Value: 0.5 Course Materials Maio, G. R., Haddock, G., & Verplanken, B. (2018). The Psychology of Attitudes & Attitude Change (3rd edition). Los Angeles: Sage. (If you purchase an older edition, you are responsible for any differences in content. The instructor is not able to provide a list of content differences). The textbook is available in physical and ebook formats through the UofT Bookstore. Marking Scheme Assessment Percent Details Due Date Check-in Assignments (2.5% each) 10% One-paragraph reflections discussing and/or applying course concepts. 4 assignments, due on Sunday of the corresponding week. 2024-01-21,2024-02- 04,2024-03-10,2024- 03-24 Midterm Test 25% Online open-book midterm covering the first 5 weeks of lectures and readings. 2024-02-12 PSY320H1 S Syllabus – Valid as of 2024-01-15 Page 3 Assessment Percent Details Due Date Final Paper 35% Final writing assignment in which you will propose an intervention to change people's attitudes and/or behaviour. 2024-03-31 Online Final Exam 30% Final Exam Period More details about the midterm and the final paper will be provided in lecture and on Quercus. The final exam will have the same format as the midterm (i.e., online and open-book) and will be semi-cumulative. Late Assessment Submissions Policy There is no late penalty for assignments in this course, but submissions on Quercus will close 1 week after the due date (i.e., work that is 7+ days late will not be accepted or graded).