Social Psychology

This course is a part of:

Associate of Paralegal Studies

Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

This course is a dynamic study of how people's thoughts, feelings and actions are affected by others. Issues discussed include attitudes, prejudice, conformity, groups, interpersonal attraction and prosocial behaviors

Course Learning Outcomes

• Describe foundational research regarding social context factors and social motives by examining the historical evolution of the field of social psychology.

• Interpret how social cognition and self-concept via introspection and observation impacts self-control.

• Examine the impact of cognitive dissonance and how attitudes can change based on the social context.

• Determine the impacts of conformity and group process within the field of social psychology.

• Analyze Evolutionary Psychology’s and Social Exchange Theory’s explanation of prosocial behaviors.

• Illustrate situational and social causes of aggression and prejudice.