PSY 251F - Social Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Tracy Guild
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    68–90 students
    Difficulty
    5.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4I · CSU GE Area D9
    Description
    54 hours lecture per term. This course presents a scientific survey of the sub-field of psychology that seeks to understand the nature, causes, and influences of the social context upon the individual and of the individual upon the social context. In this survey course, students will be exposed to basic theories, concepts, and empirical findings in such areas as social perception, social cognition, prejudice, discrimination, interpersonal attraction, conformity and obedience, by-stander effects, social aggression, group dynamics, attribution theory, and development of self in the social setting. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: PSY 170)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:10am–11:35am