Social Psychology
PSYC 260
Spring 2023
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01
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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 group behavior, friendship, stereotyping, conformity, obedience, and conflict resolution. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| 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: 50% - 74% |
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Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
, Aronson & Aronson, SOCIAL ANIMAL, ISBN# 978-1464144189. 12th edition (or more recent), by Elliot Aronson with Joshua Aronson
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Examinations and Assignments:
, Students will be evaluated based on the following: 1.) Exams - typically 3; 2.) Labs ¿ typically students engage in two or three short, hands-on activities and prepare a short writing assignment for each; 3.) A final writing project ¿ typically this project requires students to engage with a contemporary event, reflect upon it, and analyze it by relying on social psychological theories, concepts, and major ideas.
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
, For psychology majors, this counts as a Column 3 breadth requirement course in psychology. |
| Instructor(s): Imami,Ledina Times: .M.W... 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: FISK208; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 10 | JR major: 9 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 12 | FR: 4 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 31 | 1st Ranked: 6 | 2nd Ranked: 7 | 3rd Ranked: 4 | 4th Ranked: 4 | Unranked: 10 |
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