PSYC260 - Social Psychology

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Academic Year 2001/2002

Social Psychology
PSYC 260 SP

This course provides an overview of classic and contemporary research in social psychology. A wide range of topics will be covered, including prejudice, conformity, obedience, romantic attraction, decision making, and conflict resolution. The lectures will focus largely on the results of experimental research and will be supplemented with several videotapes and class demonstrations.

MAJOR READINGS

Taylor, Peplau & Sears. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four fixed-format examinations involving 4 multiple choice answer quizzes.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a core course in Social Psychology.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Anthony,Kelly A.

Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: JUDD116

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 40)

SR. major: 10 Jr. major: 10

SR. non-major: 10 Jr. non-major: 5 SO: 5 FR: X

Special Attributes:

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002