Practicum on preparing written reports on observations of human behavior within American Psychological Association format. Critical examination of current theories and research in social psychology, emphasizing social influence processes and personality variables which may affect behavior in diverse organizational and informal settings, and exploring applications of social psychology in the design and assessment of social change. Principles and methods of survey research are studied and applied in supervised field experiences covering the entire survey process, from research design to sampling, data collection, and preparation of a report. Critical analysis of psychological theories, methodology and research on the origins and development of conflict among individuals, groups and larger social units, emphasizing principles of conflict resolution and the design and implementation of alternative means of managing disputes. Experiences in field problems are examined from the points of view of pertinent theory, methods, goals and research in social psychology.
Special consideration is given to project development and the conduct of research in the field.
May be repeated for a maximum of six units. Supervised field experience in selected problems of social psychology. The student is assigned to an approved project or agency offering suitable psychological experience in the community. Key concepts in psychological theories of personality as represented by Associationist, Existential, Field Theoretical, Factor Analytic. Organizational, Psychoanalytic, Self Actualization and other major schools.