LAP509 Advanced Social Psychology

This course is an advanced study of individual behavior in a variety of group settings. The major theories of Self, Cognition, Perception, Biases, Attitudes, Social Influence, Relationships, Group Processes, Violence and Aggression, and Helping Behaviors are examined. Emphasis is placed on the integration of information to support hypotheses and writing the introduction section of a research paper. Considerable time is devoted to understanding how culture affects social interaction. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or approval of the department. 3 semester hours