SPY 673 - Social Foundations of Behavior

This course examines the social foundations of behavior. Students will gain an understanding of the science of social psychology by reading and critically evaluating both classic and current research in the field. Topics such as conformity, mass communication and persuasion, social cognition, self-justification, human aggression, stereotypes and prejudice, group dynamics, and inter-group relations will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the implications of social psychology research for promoting prosocial behavior in school environments.

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Credits: 3

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Course Type: School Psychology