PSYC 312 - Social Psychology

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring

The psychological and sociological study of how people’s actions, emotions and moods, and thoughts are influenced by those around them. Content focuses on the three main areas of research in the field: social cognition and perception, social influence, and social interactions and relations. Content in the course will focus on concepts such as interpersonal attraction, prejudice and stereotyping, group influences, conformity, and persuasion but is not limited to these areas.

Prerequisite(s): Three hours general psychology (PSYC 101) or general sociology (SOC 201, SOC 202, or SOC 308).
Crosslisted With: SOC 312