Social Bases of Behavior (GRCP 838)

Term: 2007-2008 Spring Term

Faculty

Dr. Susan K McGroartyShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Susan K McGroarty

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Schedule

Mon, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (1/7/2008 - 4/14/2008) Location: MAIN MH 227

Description

This course presents students with the study of factors that influence the behavior of individuals and groups in predictable ways. It provides a strong grounding in the traditional and emerging concerns of social psychology, including: group dynamics, social cognitions, cognitive dissonance stereotypes and prejudice, interpersonal relationships and attractions, attribution theory, self-justification and self-understanding, aggression, conformity, persuasion techniques, and conflict resolution. Students will also be presented with ways in which these social psychology factors influence and can serve as resources for their clinical work.