PSYC 2606 Social Psychology
Instructor Contact
Dr. Brett King
About the Course
Social psychology is designed to introduce you to a variety of theories, concepts, perspectives, and research from one of the most dynamic fields of contemporary psychology. Social psychology is a fundamental course for the student of psychology; it draws on knowledge collected from research in many areas of psychology including neuroscience, personality theory, psychotherapy, cognition, memory, human development, stress, and health. Students will develop an understanding of key concepts and how these concepts are used to analyze social behavior and the social significance of groups. We will explore the methods, empirical findings, and major theoretical perspectives underpinning basic and applied research on social psychology. Throughout this course, we will explore a broad spectrum of social thinking and behavior that may ultimately help us to understand more about ourselves.
Required Text
Myers, D. G. (2002). Social Psychology (seventh edition). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Grade Breakdown
Sixty percent of the course grade is based on your performance on the final examination and forty percent is based on performance on the individual unit assignments.