Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4I · CSU GE Area D9DescriptionC-ID: PSY 170 This course is a study of human interaction. The focus is on the individual within a social context. Topics such as attitude formation; conformity; obedience to authority; liking and loving; gender, age, and cultural diversity; prejudice, discrimination, and stereotyping; pro-social behavior and altruism; aggression; power and leadership; groupthink and deindividuation; and conflict resolution and peacemaking are explored. In addition, the research methods and theories used by social psychologists are discussed. This course may be offered in a distance education format. (CSU/UC transferable) 