Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4I · CSU GE Area D9DescriptionThe scientific study of how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. Relevant research, theory, and practical applications will be covered. This course addresses social issues using current events to illustrate social psychological concepts. These issues include social disparities between groups and individuals as these relate to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, race, age, economic status, family status, and education. The course canvasses how social influences impact internal cognitive events and, thereby, shape behaviors. The course covers the historical and theoretical underpinnings of the contemporary field of social psychology. Emphasized topics include: aggression, prejudice and stereotypes, interpersonal attraction, attitudes and attitude change, conformity, group phenomena, gender roles, cultural norms, person perception, and social cognition. 