Studies the nature and causes of individual behavior and thought in social situations. Presents the basic fields of study that compose the science of social psychology, and how its theories impact on most aspects of people's lives. Topics of study include: conformity, persuasion, mass communication, propaganda, aggression, attraction, prejudice, and altruism.
Code
PY2045
Name
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Equivalencies
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
PY (Psychology)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
CCI
CAMS ID
4599
Last update with CAMS
Students should be able to propose research projects using methods from social psychology.
Students should be able to think critically about social issues and their media portrayal.
Students should be able to write peer evaluations of “colleagues’” research proposals, providing constructive criticism.
Students should be able to understand and discuss major topics in social psychology such as social influence, conformity, person perception, attitudes, cognitive dissonance, obedience, attraction, stereotypes, group and collective processes and conflicts, social representations and social memory and be able to apply these to situations in daily life and to current social issues.
| Term | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021 | PY2045 | SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY |
| Fall 2021 | PY2045 | SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY |