PSY 202 - Social Psychology
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 101
Description
This course is the study of individuals in their social and cultural setting. Perception and judgment of social events, the socialization process, attitudes, values, social interaction, the individual in the group and the influences of personal and on-line culture on the development of personality are investigated.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe how scientific methodology and ethical research are applied to the study of human and social behavior.
- Analyze the behavior of the individual as a function of social stimuli.
- Explain social thinking - how we view ourselves and others.
- Apply insights gained through Social Psychology to everyday life.
- Contrast male and female gender roles and discuss causes of these differences.
- Interpret the effects of cultural diversity, physical and mental challenges on social behavior.
- Evaluate the application of social behavior in the health and criminal justice system.
- Appraise humanitarianism as a social value.
Listed Topics
- Scientific methodology, ethical research and Social Psychology
- Social beliefs
- Attribution
- Behavior and attitudes
- Social cognition
- Cultural influences in person and on-line
- Conformity
- Persuasion
- Group influence
- Prejudice
- Aggression
- Attraction
- Altruism
- Cultural diversity
- Health and criminal justice systems
Reference Materials
Currently recognized texts, videos, handouts, internet resources and library resources.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Culture Society & Citzenship
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 10/11/2019
Last Reviewed: 3/12/2020
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