Study Guide for Social Psychology, Houghton-Mifflin, 1993. We will study methods of social psychological research, person perception, stereotyping, prejudice, attitudes, and persuasion, conformity, obedience to authority, the social self, interpersonal attraction, close relationships, and group influence. We will examine theories, research, and issues in social psychology.
Social psychology tends to stimulate class discussion and that is encouraged.
The course is focused on the research and theory of social behavior and not on personal interventions to resolve personal problems or social issues. Participation in the class also means reading assigned articles and text chapters, and regular class attendance. Lectures are chosen on the basis of importance to the field and the interests of the class and professor. Academic Freedom and the Free Exchange of Ideas Standards for the free exchange of ideas will be followed in this class as it is in all other classes at Mills College. You must be willing to engage in intellectual discussion and be open to considering different ideas and evidence in order for true learning to occur.