Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 SGPP Catalog and Handbook 
    
2017-2018 SGPP Catalog and Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PSY329 Social Psychology (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): COM309  or COM330  
Social psychology is the scientific study of the perception of people and social events and how people influence and relate to one another. The linking of psychological processes to social and environmental influences is studied. Applications of social psychology to academics, the workplace, the media, and social relations are examined.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:


1. Know and understand the history and context of social psychological research
2. Describe and execute the process of research in a social psychology study that applies to life.
3. Know and understand specific content within social psychology including the following areas: social cognition, social perception, self concept, attitudes, conformity/compliance/obedience, stereotypes, attractions and close relationships, and aggression.
4. Discuss the ethical issues involved in social psychology research.
5. Summarize and interpret related literature in writing.
6. Locate and use relevant research ethically.



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