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Academic Year 2005/2006

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

David Myers, SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, plus supplementary readings.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four fixed-format examinations involving a mixture of multiple-choice, true-false, and fill-in-the-blank items

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a breadth course in Social Psychology.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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