Oct 10, 2025  
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PSYC 111 - Social Psychology


3 Credit(s)

This course is an introduction to theories and research methods in the field of social psychology. Classical and contemporary theories pertaining to self, person, and group perceptions, interpersonal attraction, social cognition, attitudes, conformity, obedience, altruism, aggression, and group processes will be examined using both a text and original journal articles. Applications of social psychology to the career fields of law, health, and business will also be examined.

General Education Course - Liberal Arts Core - Social Science
Course Frequency: F, S

Notes: Double-listed with SOCI 111 .
Grading Method: Student option.

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Understand the history of social psychology, major theories, and important theorists within the field.
  2. Evaluate how the scientific method is used to study the psychology of human interactions.
  3. Apply course concepts to your own life.



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