Course Description
This course focuses on the scientific study of social factors which influence individual and group behavior. It includes social perception, social interaction, and social influence. Some sections of this course are taught in the computer lab; computer literacy skills are recommended. AAS: Social and behavioral science elective. IAI: PSY 908 Psychology. IAI: S8 900.
Prerequisite(s)
PSYC 1813 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply psychological concepts to the real world.
- Understand the dynamics of a relationships.
- Understand gender differences in communication.
- Understand the origin and consequences of prosocial behavior.
- Understand the origins of aggression.
- Understand how attitudes are formed.
- Understand the dynamics of persuasion.
- Uderstand the dynamics of conformity, compliance and obedience.
- Understand social psychology in the legal setting.
- Understand group behavior.
- Understand environmental behavior
- Critically evaluate research methods & their ethics.
- Understand various theories of intelligence.
- Understand how perceptions of formed.
- Understand how prejudice, discrimination and stereotypes are formed.
- Understand how one defines themselves.
- Apply social psychology to health & wellness.
- Understand how one learns & can modify behavior
- Understand the dynamics of attraction.
Topical Outline
1. Research Methods
2. Social Self Perception
3. Social Cognition
4. Person Perception
5. Attitudes
6. Persuasion
7. Social Influence
8. Group Processes
9. Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination
10. Aggression
11. Altruism
12. Intimate Relationships
2. Social Self Perception
3. Social Cognition
4. Person Perception
5. Attitudes
6. Persuasion
7. Social Influence
8. Group Processes
9. Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination
10. Aggression
11. Altruism
12. Intimate Relationships