PSYC 3 - Introduction to Social Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Rachel Whitworth, Ronald Triplett, Sarah Conrey, Jenna Hall
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    31–40 students
    Difficulty
    5.7Moderateout 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 D1 · CSU GE Area D4 · CSU GE Area D0 · CSU GE Area D9
    Description
    This course considers individual human behavior in relation to the social environment. The power of the situation, other individuals, and the social group are examined. 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. Offered as PSYC 3 and SOCI 3 ; credit may be earned only once. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID PSY 170]
    Usually Held
    Thu 6:30pm–9:35pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:20pm, Fri 2:00pm–2:50pm, Wed 2:10pm–3:15pm