Psychology, Technology, &

Society
2020-21 Semester I
Days
Tuesday: 9:30-11:00 am
Thursday: 9:30-11:00 am
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Course Context and Overview

One of the objectives of the course is for students to understand

basic psychological concepts and how such concepts could be
applied to understand different aspects of human behavior. In
addition, it also aim to address the complex relationship
between human psychology, technology and society. The course
encourages students to use critical thinking to evaluate human
behavior and related aspects using a scientific approach.
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The course encourages students to use critical thinking to
evaluate human behavior and related aspects using a scientific
approach.
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 Course Outcomes
● On completion of this course, the students will have the ability to:
● CO1- Students will develop an objective understanding of the field of
psychology and basic human cognitive processes and their applications.
● CO2 - Students will be able to understand the concept and processes of
social cognition and social influence.
● CO3 - Students will be able to understand the complex relationship
between technology, health and well-being.
● CO4 - Students will be able to understand social aspects of technology
and vice versa.

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Course Outline
Unit 1 – Human Cognition
Introduction - Basic cognitive processes of
Attention
Perception
Learning
Memory
Motivation
Emotion
Problem Solving
Decision Making and their Application in different domains of Life.
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Unit 2 – Social Cognition
Cognitive processes underlying human thought and its impact
on human interaction.
Role of Schemas,
Prototypes and Heuristics in understanding the society and
social information.
Potential sources of error in Social Cognition.
Basic principles and applications of societal influence.
Group Dynamics and Teamwork. Power, Politics and
Leadership

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Unit 3 – Technology, Health, and Well-being
Technology and health: Defining Stress and Adjustment, Understanding
Stress- Positive and Appraisal of Stress, Eustress and Distress, Stress
and Performance, Top Stressors among College Students, Stress and
Culture-acculturation and assimilation, Types of Stress, Impact of
Stress, Difference between Stress and Burnout, Factors influencing
Stress Tolerance, Suggestions to Reduce Stress among College Students,
Technology and Stress- Attributes, Components, Types, Effect,
Coping – Common Coping Pattern – Giving, Acting Aggressively,
Indulging Yourself, Blaming Yourself, Defensive Coping, Constructive
Coping – Appraisal Focused, Problem Focused, and Emotion Focused.

Time Management and Procrastination.

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Unit 4 – Technology and Society

Defining Technology and Society, Contemporary Usage,

Issues in Technology, Technology and Human evolution

Impact of Technology – Alone Together, Connected yet

Disconnected, Technology: Issue of Acculturation and
Assimilation, Perceived Benefits and Perceived Harms of
Technology

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References
Text Book:
• Smith, E.E., Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Fredrickson, B., Loftus, G.R. (2003): Atkinson and Hilgard’s
Introduction to Psychology (14th ed.). India: Wadsworth Publishing (Available in the library)
• Rosen, L.D., Cheever, N.A. & Carrier, M. (2015). The Wiley Handbook of Psychology,
Technology and Society. John Willy & Sons
• Robbins, S.P. (2003): Organizational Behavior (10th ed.)
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Reference Books:
• D. G. Johnson and J.M. Wetmore (2009). Technology and Society: Building Our Sociotechnical
Future. MIT Press, 2009.
• Hamburger, Y.A. (2009). Technology and Psychological Well-being. Cambridge University Press
• Morgan, C.T., King, R.A., Weisz, J.R., & Schopler, J. (2004). Introduction to Psychology. New
York: McGraw Hill Book Co. (Available in the library)
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Additional Resources:
• Relevant Video Lectures will be announced in the class.
• Additional web resources will be provided through google classroom.
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Evaluation Method
● Items ● Weightage
● Mid-term ● 20%
● Final Examination ● 40%
● Quiz/ Class Activity ● 4x5=20%
● Term Paper ● 5%
● Group Presentation ● 15%
● Total ● 100

# Attendance is Compulsory!
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 Generic Guidelines
• Attend the classes regularly – attendance is mandatory.

• No compensation for attendance.

• Quiz or Class activity is a surprise component of evaluation.
No make-up for missing class activity under any
circumstances.
• Kindly login into your respective classes timely and with your
institute id only!
• Pay attention to the classroom discussion, take notes,
participate in the discussion, Ask questions, and don’t expect
everything to be mentioned on the slides.
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Thank You

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