The goal of this course is to introduce the student into the scientific understanding of how human perception, cognition and action is influenced and shaped by the (real or imagined) presence of others. Themes that are discussed are: the self in a social context, perception of others, social identity, attitudes, attitude change and persuasion, group norms and conformity, group processes and decisions, attraction and close relationships, prosocial behavior, stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination, aggression and social conflict.

*Course content subject to change