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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
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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
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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).