PSYC 3324 Social Psychology

An overview of how groups and society influence behavior and thinking. The main topics include conformity, obedience, prosocial behavior (cooperation and helping others), the behavior of groups, attitudes and prejudice, as well as research on interpersonal attraction, including physical attractiveness and romantic love. The course also examines how everyday people are implicit psychologists, trying to explain and understand the behavior of others as well as their own.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ANTH 1324 or ANTH 2302 or ANTH 2351 or ECON 1301 or ECON 2301 or ENGL 2315 or PHIL 1362 or PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Dept of Psychological Science

Offered

As scheduled