ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Sociology)

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Course: Social Psychology (9609) Semester: Spring, 2021

Level: PGD
Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (AD, BS, BEd,
MA/MSc, MEd, MPhil and PhD)
1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question, the
marks are distributed according to its requirements.
2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the
question.
3. Handwritten scanned assignments are not acceptable.
4. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due date.
5. Late assignments can’t be uploaded at LMS.
6. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
7. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide
or allied material.

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1-4)
Q.1 How social psychology is different from psychology and sociology? Is there any
established link between social psychology and both of the disciplines? (20)

Q.2 Discuss Self Perception Theory in detail. In this theory, behavior and attitude are
discussed. What is the difference between them and how can we understand them
in our daily lives? (20)

Q.3 We usually hear or use the word stereo types. What is the meaning of this word?
How it shapes our behavior and what kinds of stereotypes prevails around us?
Explain your answer with examples from your surroundings. (20)

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Q.4 Theory of social judgement and the theory of reasoned action are two important
theories in Social Psychology. Explain these theories with examples and how can
we apply these theories in our Pakistani context? (20)
Q.5 What are the types of schema? Discuss in detail with examples. (20)

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 5-8)

Q.1 Social beliefs and judgements are part of our daily routines. What are these
concepts? How belief system works in Pakistani society? (20)

Q.2 Prejudice is usually unfavorable evaluation or classification of others. How can we

define it? What are the causes of prejudice in general? What kinds of prejudice you
are facing while living and working in Pakistan? (20)

Q.3 How attitudes are made? What are the reasons of having attitudes? What kind of
structure and attitude can have? How attitude works? Explain with examples. (20)

Q.4 How aggression can be defined? Why it is important to manage aggression in the
society? If not managed, what can be the consequences? (20)

Q.5 Write short notes on following: (20)

1. The Relation Accuracy Model and its relationship with the society.
2. Personality Judgment Instinct Theory and how to prevent from risks.