This course examines how people think, feel, and behave when they are in the actual or imagined presence of others. The course covers classical and contemporary topics in social psychology, including perceptions of the self in relation to others, attitudes, social cognition, and the interpersonal dynamics of social behaviours, such as attraction, persuasion, and conformity. Instruction may also include the application of social principles and research to various settings.

CILO-1: Describe social psychological concepts and theories. CILO-2: Describe applications of social psychology. CILO-3: Identify major research findings in the selected topics.