PSY 216 Social Psychology

Social psychology studies the social nature of human behaviors, attitudes, perceptions, thoughts and emotions. Major areas of study include: research methods, social perception and judgment, attitude formation and change, prejudice, discrimination, sexism, aggression, interpersonal attraction altruism, conformity, group dynamics, and the application of social psychology findings to current social issues.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Recommended: College level reading and writing skills.

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AAOT Social Sciences, AGS Social Science, AS Liberal Arts Core 4,

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Critically analyze the validity and reliability of social psychology data in professional publications and mass media. Determine the causes of individual behavior in a social context. Understand theories which account for attitude formation and change. Evaluate attitudes and behavior the exhibit prejudice, discrimination, or sexism. Apply principles of conflict resolution to conflict among individuals and within a groups. Understand factors producing obedience and conformity. Distinguish different types of leadership.