PSYC 208 - Social Psychology

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
IAI Code: S8 900
This course is designed to familiarize the student with how people influence the beliefs and behaviors of one another in various social situations. Research methods, theories and real-life practical applications are examined. The major topics of study include conformity, obedience, prosocial helping behavior, social cognition, attraction and intimate relationships, communication, mass media, persuasion, attitude formation and change, cognitive dissonance, aggression, and prejudice. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 .