SO 302 - Social Psychology

Assignments: Varied throughout the term

Interactivity: Discussion Boards

Final Assessment: Final Project

Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following: 

• List at least three major theorists/researchers in the social psychology field. 
• Define social psychology, conformity, prejudice, aggression, and persuasion. 
• Explain four ways that mass media influence people’s choices. 
• Name the components of Cognitive Dissonance Theory. 
• Define self-justification and self-presentation. 
• Discuss at least five important social problems and the significance of social psychology as related to these problems. 
• List five reasons why research is conducted in social psychology. 
• Explain three factors that contribute to our selection of an intimate partner. 
• Define and differentiate between stereotype and prejudice. 
• Discuss framing and its impact on our social cognition.