PSYC 304 - Social Psychology

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Examination of the influence of social context on an individual’s thoughts and behavior. Topics covered include social perception and cognition, attribution, attitude formation, prejudice and discrimination, interpersonal attraction and relationships, social influence, prosocial behavior, and aggression. Research seeks to understand causes of social behavior and thought by scientific study of cognitive processes, biological factors, behavior and characteristics of others, culture, and physical environment. Prereq: Eight (8) credits in psychology or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall.