Social Psychology
PSYC 260
Spring 2013
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What leads us to become attracted to one person rather than another? How does prejudice develop, and how can it be reduced? Can psychological research help protect the environment, and if so, how? This course offers an overview of classic and contemporary social psychology, covering topics such as interpersonal attractions, stereotyping, conformity, obedience, and conflict resolution. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CIVI-MN)(HRAD-MN)(PSYC)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TITLE:Social Psychology
AUTHOR:Aronson
EDITION:7th
COPYRIGHT YEAR:2010
PUBLISHER:Pearson Education
ISBN:9780138144784
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Examinations and Assignments:
Midterm, final exam, and several short reaction papers based on reading |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Lectures focus largely on the results of research and are supplemented with DVDs, class demonstrations, readings, and assignments intended to explore psychology in daily life. |
| Instructor(s): Wilkins,Clara L. Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: JUDD116; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 15 | | |
| Seats Available: -1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 15 | FR: 0 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 16 | 1st Ranked: 6 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 4 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 5 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Douglas T. Kenrick, Steven L. Neuberg and Robert B. Cialdini. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY: GOALS IN INTERACTION (5th Edition) ISBN-10: 0205698077, ISBN-13: 978-0205698073 |
Examinations and Assignments:
In-class examinations (multiple choice) as well as exercises, projects and written assignments. |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Fambro,Stacy Nicole Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: JUDD116; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 15 | | |
| Seats Available: -12 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 15 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 13 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 11 |
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