PSYC 343
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

1. Catalog Entry

PSYCHOLOGY 343. Social Psychology
Three hours lecture (3).

Prerequisites: PSYC 121

Study of the effects of others on the behavior of individuals, including social perception, social cognition attitude change, attraction and conformity; the structure and behavior of groups including leadership, competition, and decision making; and cultural influence on individual behavior, including gender and diversity.

2. Detailed Description of Content of Course

1. Introduction
2. Social Perception
3. Attitudes
4. Prejudice and Discrimination
5. Social Influence
6. Social Exchange
7. Group Structure
8. Group Dynamics
9. Attraction
10. Aggression
11. Altruism
12. Cultural influences

3. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

Through lectures and group discussions, students will be led to understand and experience some of the major principles and methods of social psychology.

4. Goals and Objectives of the Course

Students will be able to develop a knowledge of the methods and findings of current social psychological research.

5. Assessment Measures

Graded assignments may include in-class tests, a final examination, pop quizzes, the presentation of exercises, individual and group projects, and class preparation and participation.

6. Other Course Information

None

7. Review and Approval

DATE ACTION REVIEWED BY
September 2001 Updated and put in new format Alastair V. E. Harris