PSY 251 - Social Psychology

AA Approved

Prerequisites:
Grade of D or better in PSY 111
STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

Learn research and theories on human behavior in social contexts. Emphasis is placed on social perception and cognition, social influence, aggression, stereotypes and helping.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Explain how attributional biases and the fundamental attribution error affect social judgments.

2. Identify factors that influence conformity and resistance.

3. Describe in-group biases and out-group prejudice.