Social Psychology

Catalog description

PSY 2402: Social Psychology (Cat I) This course is intended for all students from all backgrounds and at all experience levels. Social psychology is the scientific study of how people think, feel, and act toward other people in real or imagined social contexts. This course will examine human behavior in a variety of domains of social life. Topics will include, but not be limited to, person perception, attitude formation and change, conformity and obedience, helping others, interpersonal attraction, stereotyping and prejudice, and group behavior. Throughout the course, students develop a broad knowledge of the field, including core theoretical perspective, empirical research, and emerging trends. No previous experience with psychological science is necessary to take this course. Students may not receive credit for both PSY 1402 and PSY 2402.