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Academic Year 2005/2006

Social Psychology
PSYC 260 FA

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.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Major Readings

David Myers, SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, plus supplementary readings.

Examinations and Assignments

Three fixed-format examinations with multiple-choice and true-false items.

Additional Requirements and/or Comments

Students who have taken PSYC263 Exploring Social Psychology cannot take this course. This is a column 3 Breadth Requirement course.

Instructor(s): Plous,Scott L.   

Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: SHAN107;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 150)

SR. major: 25   Jr. major: 25

SR. non-major: 30   Jr. non-major: 20   SO: 50   FR: X

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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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