Social Psychology –

psych702

(3 credits)

Course Description: This course covers the basic theoretical foundations and recurrent themes in social psychology (including attitudes, stereotyping, conformity, power, aggression, pro-social behavior, the social self, emotions, group dynamics, and inter-group relations). The emphasis is on recent empirical and theoretical developments and includes models of social cognition that are a focus of contemporary social psychological theories.

Course Competencies:

• Analyze the theoretical foundations and recurrent themes of social psychology.
• Assess the implications of theoretical and empirical research in the field of social psychology.
• Justify the application of psychological theory in social psychology.
• Evaluate the application of various research methodologies in psychology.