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Sep 07, 2024
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PSY 251W - Social PsychologyCredits: 3 Studies psychological factors underlying social behavior including conformity, group processes/interaction, aggression, altruism, interpersonal attraction, attitude formation, prejudice, discrimination, social perception, persuasion, conflict resolution, person perception, and diversity. Focuses on fundamental ways in which social interactions shape thoughts, beliefs, emotions and behaviors.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 211W with a minimum grade of “C” Corequisite(s): None Lecture Hours: 45 Lab Hours: 0 Meets MTA Requirement: Social Science Pass/NoCredit: Yes
Outcomes and Objectives
- Explain the purpose and scope of social psychology as a science.
- Differentiate social psychology from other subfields of psychology by explaining the central themes in social psychology.
- Analyze research strategies used by social psychologists and explain how bias is avoided.
- Apply social psychological principles to everyday life situations and experiences.
- Explain how diversity influences social behavior and interactions and examine the rewards and challenges associated with diversity.
- Analyze influences on social perception.
- Describe major influences on self-perception.
- Examine influences on and developmental aspects of social beliefs and judgments.
- Analyze and apply theories regarding the relationship between attitudes and behavior.
- Explain how the presence of others affects attitudes, personal beliefs, and behavior.
- Evaluate research and analyze influences on conformity and obedience.
- Differentiate between central and peripheral routes to persuasion and analyze how they influence persuasion among individuals, from the media, and within social groups.
- Explain how emotions, behavior, and opinions are affected by the presence of others.
- Analyze theories associated with social relations and pro-social and aggressive behavior.
- Analyze the types and origins of prejudice and discrimination, how they affect individuals and groups, and how they can be reduced and prevented.
- Evaluate major influences on and explanations of aggression and explain how it can be mediated and reduced.
- Describe types of love and the determinants of attraction, love, and relationships.
- Evaluate factors that lead to and increase pro-social behavior.
- Perform writing tasks to demonstrate learning of social psychology concepts.
- Apply principles and theories through the completion of projects and/or written reports.
- Reflect upon learning through in-class and out-of-class writing opportunities.
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