Social Psychology
PSYC 260
Fall 2012
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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
David Myers' SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY textbook, supplemented by other readings.
If the 11th edition of Myer's SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY textbook is available, it will probably be used instead of the 10th edition.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three exams with multiple choice and true-false items, plus several small assignments |
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.
Students who have taken PSYC263 (Exploring Social Psychology) cannot take this course. For psychology majors, this counts as a Column 3 breadth requirement course. |
| Instructor(s): Plous,Scott L. Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: SHAN107; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 150 | | SR major: 25 | JR major: 25 | | |
| Seats Available: -3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 15 | JR non-major: 15 | SO: 45 | FR: 25 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
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