Social Psychology

Fall 2021

Social Psychology

Listed in: Psychology, as PSYC-220

Formerly listed as: PSYC-20

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Faculty

Catherine A. Sanderson (Section 01)

Description

The individual’s behavior as it is influenced by other people and by the social environment. The major aim of this course is to provide an overview of the wide-ranging concerns characterizing social psychology from both a substantive and a methodological perspective. Topics include person perception, attitude change, interpersonal attraction, conformity, altruism, group dynamics, and prejudice. In addition to substantive issues, the course is designed to introduce students to the appropriate research data analysis procedures.

Requisite: PSYC 100 or consent of the instructor. Limited to 40. Preference to Amherst College students. Fall semester.  Professor Sanderson. Spring semester: Professor Totton.  

Expectations

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Attention to issues of class, Attention to issues of race, Attention to issues of social justice, and Attention to research. Students with documented disabilities who will require accommodations in this course should be in consultation with Accessibility Services and reach out to the faculty member as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations can be made in a timely manner.

If Overenrolled: Majors will be given preference according to seniority and pre-registration.

Course times and locations

PSYC 220 - L/D

Section 01
M 08:30 AM - 09:50 AM SCCE E108
W 08:30 AM - 09:50 AM SCCE E108

Textbooks

Below are the textbooks used in this course, along with pricing information and availability at local bookstores. The price range shown is based upon queries to multiple online booksellers; click on the the price field to see detailed pricing information.

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN	Title	Publisher	Author(s)	Comment	Price
9780471250265	Social Psychology	Wiley	Sanderson, Catherine A.		From $5.45-$88.98

Offerings

2022-23: Offered in Fall 2022, Spring 2023
Other years: Offered in Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024