Social Psychology

1. Group Dynamics
   1. Group Formation and Structure
      1. Formation Processes
         1. Tuckman's Stages of Group Development
            1. Forming
            2. Storming
            3. Norming
            4. Performing
            5. Adjourning
         2. Social Identity and Group Formation
         3. Attraction and Group Cohesiveness
      2. Roles and Norms
         1. Definition and Distinction Between Roles and Norms
         2. Role Types
            1. Task Roles
            2. Social Roles
            3. Deviant Roles
         3. Norm Types
            1. Descriptive Norms
            2. Injunctive Norms
         4. Influence of Roles and Norms on Group Behavior
      3. Cohesiveness
         1. Factors Affecting Cohesiveness
            1. Group Size
            2. Homogeneity
            3. Member Interaction
         2. Impacts of Cohesiveness
            1. Productivity
            2. Conformity Pressure
   2. Group Decision Making
      1. Processes in Group Decision Making
         1. Brainstorming
         2. Nominal Group Technique
         3. Delphi Method
      2. Groupthink
         1. Characteristics and Symptoms
         2. Causes of Groupthink
         3. Strategies to Prevent Groupthink
      3. Polarization
         1. Definition and Implications
         2. Mechanisms Behind Polarization
            1. Social Comparison
            2. Persuasive Arguments
         3. Consequences for Group Decisions
   3. Social Facilitation and Inhibition
      1. Definition and Historical Background
      2. Theories Explaining Social Facilitation
         1. Drive Theory (Zajonc)
         2. Evaluation Apprehension
         3. Distraction-Conflict Theory
      3. Factors Influencing Social Facilitation
         1. Task Complexity
         2. Audience Presence
      4. Applications and Examples
   4. Leadership
      1. Styles and Theories
         1. Transformational Leadership
            1. Characteristics and Outcomes
            2. Inspirational Motivation
            3. Intellectual Stimulation
         2. Transactional Leadership
            1. Contingent Reward
            2. Management by Exception
         3. Laissez-faire Leadership
      2. Theories of Leadership
         1. Trait Theory
         2. Behavioral Theories
         3. Situational Leadership Theory
            1. Fiedler's Contingency Model
            2. Path-Goal Theory
            3. Hersey-Blanchard Model
      3. Gender and Leadership
         1. Gender Differences in Leadership Styles
         2. Impact of Gender Expectations
      4. Leadership in Diverse Contexts
         1. Cross-Cultural Leadership
         2. Leadership in Crisis Situations