Introduction to Social Psychology. This course introduces students to the field of social psychology. A general overview of the development of social psychological ideas, the methods used, and the various subfields of social psychological research will be discussed first. Part 2 of the term is devoted to studying research on social cognitions. Part 3 introduces research on social influence.
Grades are determined in a midterm exam, a final exam, and two papers.
Instructional methods include lectures, discussion, films, demonstrations, and assigned readings. Advanced Laboratory in Personality. 402, and prior or concurrent enrollment in Psych. Satisfies a Psychology research-based laboratory requirement. Personality research methods will be explored in detail in this course.