Social Psychology (213-0-20)
Instructors
Renee Suzanne Engeln
Meeting Info
Annenberg Hall G21: Tues, Thurs 3:30PM - 4:50PM
Overview of class
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to important theory, research, and methodologies in social psychology. Social psychologists investigate the influence of the social environment on individuals' thoughts and behaviors and examine how people interpret the social world. We will examine classic topics in social psychology: social cognition, social influence, conformity, group processes, interpersonal relationships, helping, aggression, and prejudice. There will be a strong emphasis on methodology and the ways in which study design affects both the research questions one can answer and the conclusions one might draw. Overall, this course will focus on how the scientific method helps to provide empirical answers to questions about humans and their social world.
Registration Requirements
Prereq: Psychology 110
Teaching Method
The primary teaching method for this course will be lecture, although group activities and demonstrations will also be employed.
Evaluation Method
Grades will be based on three exams, in-class exercises, and brief writing assignments.
Class Materials (Required)
Nisbett, R. E., Gilovich, T., Keltner, D., & Chen, S. (2022). Social psychology. W. W. Norton.
ISBN: 978-1-324-04564-9
All other readings will be provided on Canvas.
Class Attributes
Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area
Prerequisites apply, see description