This course is designed to familiarize the student with how people influence the beliefs and behaviors of one another in various social situations. Research methods, theories and real-life practical applications are examined. The major topics of study include conformity, obedience, prosocial helping behavior, social cognition, attraction and intimate relationships, communication, mass media, persuasion, attitude formation and change, cognitive dissonance, aggression, and prejudice. ~
Recent sections
Fall 2026 · 4 sections
Section
Days & time
Location
Instructor
SectionClass #08923
Days & timeTime not publishedAug 24 – Dec 18
LocationInternet Based Course WEB
InstructorMartin, Blair S.
Section notes: Instructional method: Online
SectionClass #08924
Days & timeTime not publishedSep 7 – Dec 18
LocationInternet Based Course WEB
InstructorKimbarovsky, Jennifer D.
Section notes: Instructional method: Online
SectionClass #13270
Days & timeMo We Fr · 7:00 – 7:50 AMFr · 7:45 – 9:45 AMAug 24 – Dec 18
LocationD Building 2002
InstructorDivietro, Jamey V.
Section notes: Instructional method: Lecture; Final Exam
SectionClass #13313
Days & timeMo We · 12:00 – 1:25 PMMo · 12:15 – 2:15 PMSep 7 – Dec 18
LocationJ Building 4026
InstructorTo Be Announced
Section notes: Instructor not yet assigned in the official SIS; Instructional method: Lecture; Final Exam