Do you ever wonder why seemingly good people do bad things? Why are we attracted to some people and dislike others? How are some people so good at influencing others while others sit on the fringes? Social psychology helps us understand and answer these types of questions. It is the study of how our social context shapes and influences how we think, feel and behave.
This course will provide an introduction to research and theory in social psychology. Topics covered will include social thinking (e.g., social identity, the judgment of others), social influence (persuasion, conformity, and obedience), and social relations (e.g., group dynamics, prejudice, attraction, helping behavior).
During this class, students will learn to:
No specific prior experience or knowledge is required, however students should be excited and motivated to test theories learned in class to every day scenarios in their own lives.
Online sections of Pre-College courses are offered in one of the following modalities: Asynchronous, Mostly asynchronous, or Blended. Please review full information regarding the experience here.