PSYC 241/3.0: Social Psychology

This course is available to both Queen’s and non-Queen’s students. Non-Queen’s students (including interest students, visiting students, and new online degree students) must first apply for admission. The following course description is presented for informational purposes only and is subject to change.

Instructor

Rod Lindsay Learn more about the instructor...
Phone: 613-533-2880 (e-mail is preferred)
E-mail: rod.lindsay@queensu.ca

Course Description

This online psychology course is a study of the individual in the social context: Self and identity, social cognition, interpersonal behavior (affiliation, attraction, sex, aggression, altruism); social attitudes, prejudice and discrimination; social influence and group processes (conformity, leadership and intergroup relations); applied social psychology.

Course Objectives

The objective of PSYC 241/3.0 is to introduce students to the study of social psychology. PSYC 241/3.0 offers a broad and balanced look at historical and current advances in the field. The aims are to offer students a course that:

1. Provides students with an appropriate link between Introductory Psychology and upper year social psychology courses;
2. Provides a comprehensive overview of the topics investigated in social psychology;
3. Provides an understanding of theoretical and applied social psychological research

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• Computer Requirements and Internet Access
• Moodle, Our Online Learning Environment 
• Academic Integrity
• Evaluation
• Suggested Time Commitment
• Required Material