Students explore selected topics in social cognition, which refers to the psychological processes involved in how individuals process, evaluate, and react to stimuli within their social environment. Students apply critical thinking skills to examine social psychological theories and research investigating social cognition. Students investigate topics including the social self and identity, processing our world, psychosocial influences, and social-cognitive intervention. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits and PSYC 1110 and PSYC 1210 Note: Students will receive credit for one of PSYC 3080 and PSYC 3260
Students explore selected topics in social cognition, which refers to the psychological processes involved in how individuals process, evaluate, and react to stimuli within their social environment. Students apply critical thinking skills to examine social psychological theories and research investigating social cognition. Students investigate topics including the social self and identity, processing our world, psychosocial influences, and social-cognitive intervention. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits and PSYC 1110 and PSYC 1210 Note: Students will receive credit for one of PSYC 3080 and PSYC 3260