PSYN 404 - Social Psychology

Credit(s): 3
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.

Only open to students in the B.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences program.