ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Sociology)

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Course: Social Psychology (9609) Semester: Autumn, 2020

Level: Postgraduate Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Unit: 1-4)
Q.1 Define Social Psychology and discuss its relationship with Psychology and
Sociology. Also try to differentiate social psychology from both of these
disciplines.
(20)
Q.2 Define and differentiate between behavior and attitude. Also Describe Self
Perception Theory. (20)
Q.3 What do you mean by stereo types? How these stereotypes shape our behavior?
Elaborate. (20)
Q.4 Explain the theory of social judgement and the theory of reasoned action. (20)
Q.5 Discuss in detail the types of schema with examples. (20)

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Unit: 5-8)
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
Q.1 Define the concept of Social beliefs and judgements. Also discuss the
characteristics and elements of belief systems. (20)

Q.2 Define prejudice. Highlight different causes of prejudice within Pakistani society.
(20)
Q.3 Explain the structure of attitude. Also highlight functions of attitude with examples.
(20)
Q.4 Define aggression. Discuss different strategies to manage the aggressive behavior.
(20)
Q.5 Write short notes on following: (20)
1. The Relation Accuracy Model
2. Testing the Personality Judgment Instinct Theory