PSYC260

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PSYC260

Social Psychology PSYC260 FA

Crosslistings: SOC 225

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times
1	298	0	Times: .T.T... 1:10PM-2:30PM;

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:01:03 EST 1998 )

Photo Caption and Credits

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 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: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS PSYC

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Plous, S; Times: .T.T... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 3, Fr: 4; Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

About the Photo:

The process of conformity, illustrated in Gary Larson's THE FAR SIDE.

Reference:

Scott's comic strip

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