Systematic examination of the theory and practice of research strategies for planning and evaluating various programs. In-depth survey of topics of current interest in the study of social interaction. Emphasis will be on experimental approaches to social behavior. Topics include attitudes and persuasion, conformity, social judgment, aggression and prejudice, interpersonal attraction, helping and altruism, and group decision making. Social interaction in small groups.
Emphasis is on experimental evidence regarding group processes.
Topics include competition and cooperation, bargaining and coalitions, choice and decision behavior, and group influence and problem solving. Survey and critical analysis of current theoretical approaches to social behavior. Survey of current theories and research in attitude formation, structure, and change. Critical examination of theories and research in the formation of judgments and evaluations of other people. Contribution of psychology in theory, research, and practice to the understanding of such topics as job analysis, personnel selection and placement, performance appraisal, and training.