PSYCH 320 - Social Psychology

5 Credits

The scientific study of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions influence, and are influenced by, other people.

Pre-requisite(s) PSYC& 100 with min 1.0
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS
Course Note For students enrolled in a BAS program.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online
Designed to Serve For students admitted to a BAS program.
Active Date 20230320T11:41:30

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
BAS

Social Science

Course Outline

Social Cognition
Social Beliefs and Judgments
Behavior and Attitudes
Social Influence
Genes, Culture, and Gender
Conformity and Obedience
Persuasion
Group Influence
Social Relations
Prejudice
Aggression
Attraction and Intimacy
Prosocial behavior
Conflict and Peacemaking

Student Learning Outcomes
Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in social psychology

Describe applications of social psychology

Use scientific reasoning to interpret social psychological phenomena

Demonstrate social psychological information literacy

Apply ethical standards to evaluate social psychological science and practice