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PSYCH212

Classic and contemporary social psychology research

Psychology H&S - Humanities & Sciences

Course Description

Evolution of ideas from early experiments on group dynamics, attitude change, and cognitive dissonance to later work on behavioral and emotional attribution, and more contemporary work on strategies and shortcomings in judgment and decision-making and on implicit influences on attitudes and behavior. Other topics include social dilemmas, conflict and misunderstanding, positive psychology, and the application of social psychological principles and findings to ongoing social problems including social inequality, education, and the challenge of addressing climate change.

Grading Basis

ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit

Min

1

Max

3

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

No

Course Component

Lecture

Enrollment Optional?

No