PSYC 8 - Social Psychology

3 units
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: PSYC 5 or PSYC 5H with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for ENGL 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course focuses on the scientific study of the psychological processes and interpersonal interactions in and between groups. The emphasis is on individual behavior rather than on the group as a unit. Topics include social cognition social perception, attitudes prejudice and discrimination social and group influence aggression and prosocial behavior interpersonal attraction and intimate relationships and gender and culture.