PSYC-282 Social Psychology

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Prerequisite: PSYC-281
The study of the individual in group settings. Major areas of study include methodology socialization attitudes and beliefs social perception attribution theory interpersonal relationships aggression stereotyping prosocial behavior group dynamics and organizational effectiveness.

Course Outcomes
1. Be familiar with the major definitions of the field of social psychology and the methods used by social psychologists to obtain data and develop theories 2. Have a clear understanding of how people judge themselves in relation to other people. Understand the objective and subjective components of interpersonal attribution 3. Be aware of the ways in which people are socialized in the family, subculture, and society and the implications of this socialization process for the individual and society 4. Have an understanding of methods to evaluate personal judgment and processes that lead to conformity, prejudice, erroneous believe systems and aggression 5. Be aware of methods that are effective in changing attitudes and the influence of the group on this process 6. Be familiar with variables that influence prosocial behavior 7. Have a clear understanding of the behavior of individuals in small groups, large groups and organizations 8. Have information about methods to improve interpersonal communication, problem solving and interpersonal understanding 9. Be able to apply social psychologic information to life events