2021-2022 Catalog

PSYCH-732 Social Bases of Behavior and Experience

Introduces students to the social bases of behavior and experience through examination of some traditional topics from the field of social psychology. These include: social cognition; self-knowledge; self-presentation; attitude formation and change; attraction and close relations; altruism; aggression; prejudice and stereotypes; and group dynamics. In addition, the course may include discussion of cross-cultural approaches to healing and the relationship between culture and mental health. Normally offered alternate years.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Restricted to Doctoral students only, except by permission of program director and instructor.

Offered

Spring