PSYN 212 - Social Psychology

Credit(s): 6
6 hours lecture, 6 hours contact
Prerequisite(s): PSYN 106 Introduction to Psychology
This seminar examines the major theories and content areas of social psychology. The content is divided into three major sections: the behavior of individuals with other individuals, the interaction of the individual with primary institutional groups, and the interaction of institutional groups with other institutional groups. In each of these sections, the social and cultural contexts influencing behavior and relevant social problems will be discussed. Topics include perception of self and others, inferring social status, attraction, affiliation, altruism, aggression, moral thought and action, attitudes, prejudice, and conformity groups. Readings will be drawn from B.F. Skinner, Bandura, Lorenz and Goodall. A Life Arts Project is required. Only open to students in the B.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences program.