PSY 367 - Social Cognition

Institution:

Molloy University

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Description:

(formerly PSY 267) Investigation of a wide range of social phenomena from a cognitive perspective. Various aspects of cognitive processes are applied to how people interpret, analyze, remember and use information about the social world. The role of major cognitive processes such as attention, encoding, memory, concept formation, retrieval, thinking and problem solving, are studied in relation to topics such as: schemas and schema use, social perception, attribution, self-knowledge, stereotyping, persuasion, attitudes and attitude change. Current theories and research in social cognition are also discussed and are demonstrated through "hands on" experiments. Prerequisites: PSY 111, and 365 or Chairperson's approval. (Offered Fall) 3 credits

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.molloy.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 678-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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