Social Psychology

Catalog description

EDP, GS, SS- This course provides an introduction to social psychology, the scientific study of how an individual¿s thoughts, feelings, and actions are affected by the actual, imagined, or symbolically represented presence of other people. It will include research on the nature, causes, and consequences of individual behavior within various social contexts. Topics and themes will include conformity, persuasion, empathy, relationships, aggression, prejudice, and conflict resolution. Students will learn to apply what they have learned to foster a more peaceful and sustainable world.