Social Psychology

1. Social Identity and Intergroup Relations
   1. Social Identity Theory
      1. Definition and Core Concepts
         1. Social Categorization
         2. Social Comparison
         3. Social Identity and Self-Esteem
      2. Development of Social Identity
         1. Personal Identity vs. Social Identity
         2. Role of Ingroup Identification
         3. Impact on Self-Concept
      3. Functions of Social Identity
         1. Reduction of Uncertainty
         2. Influence on Behavior and Attitudes
   2. Ingroup and Outgroup Dynamics
      1. Ingroup Favoritism
         1. Definition and Examples
         2. Causes and Consequences
      2. Outgroup Homogeneity Effect
         1. Perceiving Outgroup Members as Similar
         2. Impact on Stereotyping
      3. Intergroup Biases
         1. Origins and Maintenance
         2. Minimal Group Paradigm
   3. Prejudice, Discrimination, and Stereotype Threat
      1. Definition of Key Terms
         1. Prejudice: Affective Component
         2. Discrimination: Behavioral Component
         3. Stereotyping: Cognitive Component
      2. Theories of Prejudice and Discrimination
         1. Realistic Conflict Theory
         2. Social Dominance Theory
      3. Stereotype Threat
         1. Definition and Effects
         2. Mechanisms and Impact on Performance
   4. Reducing Prejudice and Improving Intergroup Relations
      1. Contact Hypothesis
         1. Conditions for Effective Intergroup Contact
            1. Equal Status
            2. Common Goals
            3. Intergroup Cooperation
            4. Support of Authorities
         2. Critiques and Limitations
      2. Social Identity Interventions
         1. Decategorization and Recategorization Strategies
            1. Crossed Categorization
            2. Common Ingroup Identity Model
         2. Promoting Multiculturalism and Diversity
      3. Education and Awareness Programs
         1. Role of Schools and Institutions
         2. Impact on Social Attitudes
   5. Social Identity and Conflict
      1. Role of Identity in Intergroup Conflict
         1. Historical and Current Examples
         2. Psychological and Social Consequences
      2. Conflict Resolution Strategies
         1. Mediation and Negotiation Techniques
         2. Building Shared Identities
   6. Collective Action and Social Change
      1. Social Identity and Activism
         1. Psychological Motivations
         2. Role of Group Identity in Mobilizing Action
      2. Impact of Social Movements on Intergroup Relations
         1. Long-term Changes in Attitudes and Behaviors
         2. Case Studies of Successful Social Movements
   7. Measuring Social Identity and Intergroup Relations
      1. Quantitative Methods
         1. Surveys and Questionnaires
         2. Implicit Association Tests
      2. Qualitative Approaches
         1. Interviews and Focus Groups
         2. Ethnographic Studies
   8. Future Directions in Social Identity Research
      1. The Influence of Globalization on Social Identity
      2. Identity Formation in the Digital Age
      3. Intersectionality and Social Identity Dimensions