SOC 240 - Social Psychology

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course examines the influence of culture and social groups on individual behavior and personality. Emphasis is placed on the process of socialization, communication, conformity, deviance, interpersonal attraction, intimacy, race and ethnicity, small group experiences, and social movements. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze cultural and social forces that influence the individual in a society.

Contact Hours: 3
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Notes: This course has been approved to transfer as credit to the 16 North Carolina public colleges and universities, as well as some North Carolina private colleges and universities.