PROSEMINAR IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

COUNPSY/PSYCH/RP&SE 729

Intensive examination of theoretical conceptions in contemporary social psychology, including learning-theoretic, reinforcement, incentive, cognitive, and psychodynamic approaches, and research in selected topic areas reflecting these approaches, such as aggression, attitude formation and change, conformity, limitation and modeling, interpersonal attraction, perception of others, prosocial behavior, and social influence.

PSYCH 930

PSYCH 706

Discussion of current topics in developmental psychology, especially as illustrated by the planned and ongoing research of the graduate students and faculty in developmental psychology. Recent journal articles will also be discussed.

PSYCH 704

Research and theoretical presentations by all class members as well as discussions and research critiques. Discussion of research articles.

PSYCH 456

Introduce classic and contemporary theories and research in the field, with an emphasis on experimental methodology. Examine the psychological study of the individual in the social world, including social interaction, motivation, attitudes, conformity, communication, leadership, personal relationships, and behavior in small groups.