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PSY 2040 - Social Psychology


Credits: 3

This course involves an in-depth examination and analysis of situational (i.e., social) factors which influence behavior, cognition, and emotion. The course emphasizes the presentation, evaluation, and application of theories and research in topic areas such as social cognition, group processes, attribution, conformity, attitude formation and change, prejudice, and interpersonal behavior (e.g., altruism and aggression).

Prerequisite: PSY 1011  with a grade of C- or higher
Prerequisite or Corequisite: None
Corequisite: None

Elective Code(s): BHEL, LART
Previous: PSY* 240