PSYC 5 - Social Psychology

    Recent Professors
    R. Slaton, F. Williams
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40–100 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4
    Description
    This course focuses on the ways in which psychological, biological, situational, cultural, and gender-related influences affect human thinking and behavior. The topics covered in this course include research methods and ethical principles, the self, social perception, social beliefs and judgments, the relationship between attitudes and behavior, principles and methods of persuasion, conformity and obedience, attraction and intimacy, prosocial behavior and altruism, aggression, prejudice and discrimination, and group influences. The course also will focus on how social psychological research and principles can be applied to address contemporary social issues such as climate change, physical and emotional health, the legal system, conflict and conflict resolution. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:50pm, Tue Thu 8:00am–9:15am