Social Psychology A survey of theory and research in social psychology. Topics include the self, social perception, conformity, attitudes and attitude change, prejudice, aggression, altruism, interpersonal attraction, and intergroup conflict. Special attention is given to applications to political campaigning, advertising, law, business and health. This course deals with applications of psychology to the legal system. Observations of videotaped trials, demonstrations, and mock jury deliberations.
Students conduct original research in the area.