PSY-2060 - Social Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: Take SOC-1010 or PSY-1010
This course introduces students to social psychology and its study of human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Students explore how these influence and are influenced by others, major theories and concepts employed by social psychologists, including theoretical foundations, aggression, altruism, culture, conformity and groups. Lecture, discussion, and content application will be the primary focus of the course.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Identify the major social psychological theories and concepts.

CO2 - Analyze the reciprocal relationship between attitudes and behaviors.

CO3 - Explain the underlying causes of group behaviors and how they inform decisions in social and personal interactions.

CO4 - Explain the role of genes and culture in shaping social behavior.

CO5 - Evaluate sources of information in the field in order to apply social psychological principles and research findings to everyday life.

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