As a discipline, social psychology focuses on human social interaction. Social psychology examines the many ways in which our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are impacted by other people and situations. The goal of this course is to introduce you to the major theories, methods and issues in social psychology. We will cover such topics prejudice and stereotyping, personal and social identity, attitudes and persuasion, obedience and conformity, and aggression and altruism.
Exams are non-cumulative.
You can drop any of the 1st three exams for any reason. You cannot drop the 4th exam or the paper.