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. Recommended prerequisites: PSYC 1111, PSYC 1211, PSYC 2111 Note: Students will only receive credit for one of PSYC 3261, PSYC 3080 and PSYC 3611.
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. Recommended prerequisites: PSYC 1111, PSYC 1211, PSYC 2111 Note: Students will only receive credit for one of PSYC 3261, PSYC 3080 and PSYC 3611.