PSY 2800 - Social Psychology

Institution:

Curry College

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Description:

Fall Semester This course examines the various ways our thoughts, feelings and behavior are influenced by other people. The objective is to familiarize students with issues, methods, theories and research pertinent to the study of social psychology, as well as to help students understand how social psychological principles are applicable to their lives. Classic and contemporary topics include social perception, judgmental errors and biases, conformity, obedience to authority, attitudes and persuasion, brainwashing, stereotypes and prejudice, Catalog 2007-08 159 interpersonal attraction and relationships, group behavior, aggression and pro-social behavior. This course is not open to students who have taken PSY 1200: Social Psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 1030 or 1400.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.curry.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 333-2900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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