SS10.P.16

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 09-12 - Psychology

Students know:

Students are able to:

Cite specific research-based evidence to support various processes in social psychology.
Summarize complex theories and concepts in social psychology into simpler, yet still accurate, terms.
Provide real-world examples for social psychology concepts.
Assess social psychology concepts using sound methodology with multistep procedures, analyzing the results in light of research presented in the text.
Evaluate the research in social psychology using multiple sources to verify, corroborate or challenge the conclusions drawn.
Synthesize information and research to address and issue in social psychology.

Students understand that:

There are ways in which individuals are influenced by groups and how groups are influenced by individuals.
There are ways that individuals reconcile actions and attitudes.
There are ways to promote cooperation among people.
There are ways to avoid prejudice and discrimination.
There are mechanisms for attracting and sustaining meaningful relationships.
Persuasion has an influence on behavior and mental processes.