PSYC 2600 - Social Psychology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 42802,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Matthew Lindberg
Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D. Experimental Psychology from The Ohio University (2010)
M.S. Experimental Psychology from The Ohio University (2007)
B.S. Psychology from the University of Florida (2002)
B.A. Criminology from the University of Florida (2002)
Associate Professor
Email: mjlindberg@ysu.edu
Office: Beeghly Hall 4107
Office Phone: 330-941-1615
Preferred Contact Method: email
Communication Expectations:
I strive to respond to emails within 48 hours. If you do not receive a response within 48 hours, please send me another email.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Lindberg
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Connect access for Social Psychology Evergreen Release. | Myers, D.G. & Twenge, J.M. (2025) | 9781264765560 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8/24 | Syllabus | Syllabus | |
| Wed | 8/26 | Ch.1 | Introducing Social Psychology | Video Annotation: Social Psychology |
| Fri | 8/28 | Ch.1 | Introducing Social Psychology | SmartBook Ch1 |
| Mon | 8/31 | Ch.1 | Introducing Social Psychology | Ch.1 Connect |
| Wed | 9/2 | Ch.2 | The Self | Video Annotation: Science of Happiness |
| Fri | 9/4 | Ch.2 | The Self | SmartBook Ch2 |
| Mon | 9/7 | Legal holiday | University closed | |
| Wed | 9/9 | Ch.2 | The Self | Unit 1 Podcast |
| Fri | 9/11 | Ch.2 | The Self | Ch.2 Connect |
| Mon | 9/14 | Ch.3 | Social Beliefs & Judgments | Video Annotation: Paradox of Choice |
| Wed | 9/16 | Ch.3 | Social Beliefs & Judgments | SmartBook Ch3 |
| Fri | 9/18 | Ch.3 | Social Beliefs & Judgments | Ch.3 Connect Unit 1 Exam Opens |
| Mon | 9/21 | Ch.4 | Behavior & Attitudes | Video Annotation: Standford Prison Study |
| Wed | 9/23 | Ch.4 | Behavior & Attitudes | SmartBook Ch4 |
| Fri | 9/25 | Ch.4 | Behavior & Attitudes | Ch.4 Connect Unit 1 Exam Due |
| Mon | 9/28 | Ch.6 | Conformity & Obedience | Video Annotation: Authority |
| Wed | 9/30 | Ch.6 | Conformity & Obedience | SmartBook Ch6 |
| Fri | 10/2 | Ch.6 | Conformity & Obedience | Unit 2 Podcast |
| Mon | 10/5 | Ch.6 | Conformity & Obedience | Ch.6 Connect |
| Wed | 10/7 | Ch.7 | Persuasion | Video Annotation: Science of Persuasion |
| Fri | 10/9 | Ch.7 | Persuasion | SmartBook Ch7 |
| Mon | 10/12 | Ch.7 | Persuasion | |
| Wed | 10/14 | Ch.7 | Persuasion | Ch.7 Connect Unit 2 Exam Opens |
| Fri | 10/16 | Ch.8 | Persuasion | Video Annotation: Filter Bubbles |
| Mon | 10/19 | Ch.8 | Persuasion | SmartBook Ch8 |
| Wed | 10/21 | Ch.8 | Persuasion | Ch.8 Connect Unit 2 Exam Due |
| Fri | 10/23 | Ch.9 | Prejudice | Video Annotation: Racial Bias |
| Mon | 10/26 | Ch.9 | Prejudice | SmartBook Ch9 |
| Wed | 10/28 | Ch.9 | Prejudice | Unit 3 Podcast |
| Fri | 10/30 | Ch.9 | Prejudice | Ch.9 Connect |
| Mon | 11/2 | Ch.10 | Aggression | Video Annotation: Brain Games |
| Wed | 11/4 | Ch.10 | Aggression | SmartBook Ch10 |
| Fri | 11/6 | Ch.10 | Aggression | Ch.10 Connect Unit 3 Exam Opens |
| Mon | 11/9 | Ch.11 | Attraction & Intimacy | Video Annotation: Lonliness |
| Wed | 11/11 | Legal Holiday | University closed | |
| Fri | 11/13 | Ch.11 | Attraction & Intimacy | SmartBook Ch11 Unit 3 Exam Due |
| Mon | 11/16 | Ch.11 | Attraction & Intimacy | |
| Wed | 11/18 | Ch.11 | Attraction & Intimacy | Ch.11 Connect |
| Fri | 11/20 | Ch.12 | Helping | Unit 4 Podcast |
| Mon | 11/23 | Ch.12 | Helping | SmartBook Ch12 |
| Wed | 11/25 | Ch.12 | Helping | Video Annotation: Helping others Ch.12 Connect |
| Fri | 11/27 | Legal Holiday | University closed | |
| Mon | 11/30 | Ch.13 | Conflict | Video Annotation: Moral Behavior in animals |
| Wed | 12/2 | Ch.13 | Conflict | SmartBook Ch13 |
| Fri | 12/4 | Ch.13 | Conflict | Ch.13 Connect Unit 4 Exam Opens |
| Mon | 12/7 | Finals Week | ||
| Wed | 12/9 | Finals Week | ||
| Fri | 12/11 | Finals Week | Unit 4 Exam Due |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.