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PSYC330
Social Cognition
PSYC330 SP
Not Currently Offered
Social cognition refers to knowledge about social
relations, social objects, and social institutions. Over
the last decade, the field of social cognition has
flourished in the areas of developmental, experimental and
social psychology. In this course, the focus of interest
will be on social cognition with respect to four areas:
conceptions of others (person perception); the ability to
take the view of another (role taking); conceptions of
interpersonal relations (friendship); and moral judgments.
MAJOR READINGS
Journal articles and book chapters in social
psychology, developmental psychology, philosophy and
anthropology.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Two papers, a class
presentation, and weekly questions.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
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
Prerequisites:
PSYC105 or PSYC230
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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