SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Catalog description

Course provides a thorough introduction to social psychology, the scientific study of how individuals think, feel and behave in social situations. Students explore the fundamental theories, research methods and key findings that illuminate the complex interplay between individuals and their social environments. Key topics covered throughout this course may include social cognition and perception; attitudes and attitude change; social influence and persuasion; conformity, compliance and obedience; interpersonal attraction and close relationships; prosocial behavior and altruism; aggression and antisocial behavior; prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination; cultural influences on social behavior; and applied social psychology in real-world settings.