PSYCH 320 - Social Psychology

5 Credits

The scientific study of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions influence, and are influenced by, other people.

Pre-requisite(s) PSYC& 100
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS
Course Note For students enrolled in a BAS program.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Fall Online

Designed to Serve For students admitted to a BAS program.
Active Date 2015-09-25

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Social Cognition

Social Beliefs and Judgments

Behavior and Attitudes

Social Influence

Genes, Culture, and Gender

Conformity and Obedience

Persuasion

Group Influence

Social Relations

Prejudice

Aggression

Attraction and Intimacy

Prosocial behavior

Conflict and Peacemaking

Student Learning Outcomes
Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in social psychology

Describe applications of social psychology

Use scientific reasoning to interpret social psychological phenomena

Demonstrate social psychological information literacy

Apply ethical standards to evaluate social psychological science and practice