Social Psychology

PSYC 3008


Course description

Social psychology is the scientific study of the individual in the social context. Students are introduced to contemporary perspectives and research in social psychology and examine topics such as self and identity, social cognition, interpersonal behavior (interpersonal attraction and relationships, aggression, and helping behavior), attitudes, stereotyping and prejudice, social influence and group processes (persuasion, conformity, leadership and inter-group relations), and applied social psychology.

Credits

3

Course Hours

42

Prerequisites

Undergraduate - degree level level PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology 1 Minimum Grade of 50
or Undergraduate - degree level level PSYC 1001 Introduction to Psychology 2 Minimum Grade of 50

Students registering for credit courses for the first time must declare a program at the point of registration. Declaring a program does not necessarily mean students must complete a program, individual courses may be taken for skill improvement and upgrading.

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