PSYC - 260. Social Psychology

3 credit(s)
This course is designed to familiarize students with a broad array of classic and current theory and research that are studied primarily by psychologists in the area of social psychology. Students will become familiar with the topics of social psychology and the methods used to study it. Topics include social cognition, social perception, attitudes and attitude change, love, hate (prejudice), conformity, compliance, obedience, and influence. In addition to becoming familiar with theory and research findings, the course emphasizes ways in which the information can be useful to students in their daily lives.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100.
Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, PXEX)