Psychological Science: Advanced Social Psychology (A)

About PSYS 3300 A

In-depth discussion of select topics centering on how situations influence individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Prerequisites: PSYS 2000 or PSYS 2002; PSYS 2300.

Notes

Prereqs enforced by the system: PSYS 2000 or PSYS 2002 and PSYS 2300. PSYS & NEUR majors and minors Minimum Junior standing PACE students with permission and override

Section Description

This survey course is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the major research and theoretical foundations of social psychology and the application of social psychological concepts to everyday life. The course will cover significant theories, experiments, and themes within the field of social psychology, illustrating the powerful influence of situational factors on human behavior and interpersonal relations.
Prerequisite: PSYS 1400

Section Expectation

Meetings: Class meets in-person.

Required text:
Social Psychology (11th Ed.); Aronson, Wilson, Akert, Sommers, Page-Gould, & Louis, 2022. The preferred platform for the course is Revel for Social Psychology, but other versions of the text are also acceptable.
ISBNs:
Revel for Social Psychology (enhanced online learning platform): ISBN-13: 9780137634019
• Pearson e-text rental: ISBN-13: 9780137869602
• Print (paperback) version: ISBN-13: 9780137633647

Other readings:
There are also five assigned primary source (journal article) readings in addition to the assigned text/Revel chapters. These will be made available via Brightspace.

Assignments:
All coursework other than exams or in-class writing is submitted electronically via Brightspace. Exams are in-person during class time/final exams week.

Evaluation

Exams, writing assignments, homework assignments, in-class writing.

Important Dates

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