PSYC 225

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Social Psychology

Psychology Undergraduate PUGET - Puget Sound

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Course Description

Social Psychology is a field that uses empirical methods, primarily experiments, to study the social nature of our behaviors, attitudes, perceptions, and emotions. This course is a survey of theory and research literature pertaining to the prediction of human behavior in social settings. Topics covered include research methodology, social perception, attitudes and attitude change, prejudice, aggression, attraction, helping, conformity, group behavior, and the application of findings to current social problems.

Course Typically Offered

Offered frequently.

Career

Undergraduate

Catalog Course Attributes

CO24 - SOCSCI (Social Sci and Historical), INTD - AFAM (African American Studies AFAM), INTD - EDUC (Education Studies Minor EDUC)

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

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Lecture

Optional Component

No

Final Exam Type

Yes