PSY-2190 Social Psychology

Credits 3
This course provides an overview of theory and research related to social psychology. Emphasis is on conformity and obedience, group influence, prejudice, and aggression. Additionally, students learn about social beliefs and judgments in terms of social psychology research and how to apply ethical principles to social psychological situations. Students also examine key experiments which help us understand deception and the importance of debriefing when using human subjects in psychological studies. Furthermore, students analyze how social behaviors differ over time, between genders, and across cultures. Lastly, students research and evaluate sources in the field to write an APA style paper on a self-selected topic related to social psychology.

Social sciences general education class.
Prerequisite(s): PSY-1010
Course Outcomes

Apply the concepts and major theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends in social psychology.
Examine which research methods are used in studying social psychology.
Analyze social behavior historically, between genders, and across cultures.
Apply ethical principles to current- day social psychological situations.
Write a research paper on a self-selected topic on social psychology, using APA style
Explain the necessity of deception and debriefing in social psychological research.