PSY 357 - Introduction to Social Psychology

Institution:

Life University

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Description:

(Prerequisite: PSY 101) This course is an overview of the field of social psychology and covers many sub-areas of research related to social behavior - how a person's thoughts, feelings, and actions are affected by others. Topics to be covered include the following: theories and methods of social psychology; person perception, social cognition and attribution; social aspects of nonverbal and verbal communication; forming, maintaining and changing attitudes; prejudice and discrimination; interpersonal attraction; pro-social behavior; aggression; social influence; and group processes and group behavior.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.life.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 543-3202

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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