50-1402 Social Psychology

Course studies human behavior in its social context to reveal how one’s feelings and actions can be influenced by other people. Class examines processes of human interaction and the social influences of family, membership groups, mass media, and socioeconomic class on individuals and groups. Instruction explores basic concepts and theoretical and research perspectives on social processes. Students examine elected forms of social reaction patterns, including socialization, attitudes, language acquisition, collective behavior, deviant behavior, prejudices, and violence.

3 Credits
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