Social Psychology
Overview
Social Psychology is a branch of the social sciences that deals with how and why people interact with each other the way they do. As a Social Psychology major, you’ll learn about how our attitudes form and why they change; what causes social conflict, aggression, and violence; and what influences judgment. You’ll dig into arcane theories of conformity, emotions, motivation, personality, negotiation, persuasion, social identity, and gender. You’ll learn about inter-personal dynamics in different types of relationships and discover how social issues can influence physical health.
Social Psychology, as with most of the social sciences, is a research-oriented discipline. Integral to your studies will be learning about past research and its influences on the field. You’ll do your own research, perhaps in conjunction with faculty or other students. Be prepared for a load of laboratory work, statistics, and paper writing.
- $25,660 Tuition
- 1230 Avg SAT
- 12,190 Enrolled
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- 1140 Avg SAT
- 3,153 Enrolled
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SAMPLE CURRICULUM
Adolescence
Aggression and Violence
Attitudes and Persuasion
Biological Foundations of Behavior
Interpersonal Relations
Motivational Theories for Informal Learning Settings
Organizational Psychology
Psychological Testing
Psychology of Childhood
Psychology of Gender
Psychology of Personality
Social Development
Social Psychology of Health
Stereotyping and Prejudice
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