Psy340 Social Psychology

This course combines elements of learning, cognition, physiological and even developmental psychology in order to teach the understanding of social thinking and behavior. Common themes are the power of the situation, personal characteristics and previous experience. After completing this course you should have an understanding of the following social psychology topics: research methodology, the self, social perception, social cognition, attitudes, persuasion, prejudice, group influences, conformity and obedience, attraction, aggression, altruism, phenomena in everyday living and settings