College of Graduate and Professional Studies Catalog - Spring 2023

BEHL 320 Social Behavior

Overview of the field of social psychology with emphasis on examining how individuals function within a group or other social context. Topics covered include attitudes, performance, stereotypes, prejudice, and research findings within the field.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Compare and contrast the major theories, concepts, empirical findings, methods, and techniques used in social psychology.
  2. Utilize major theories, concepts, perspectives, and empirical findings in social psychology to explain human behavior.
  3. Integrate different perspectives discussed in class to explain human behavior.
  4. Discuss modern research findings in social psychology.