Psychology 170 - Social Psychology
Social Psychology
Fall
2025
01
4.00
Yael Granot
TU TH 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Smith College
PSY-170-01-202601
McConnell 103
ygranot@smith.edu
The goal of social psychology is to understand and explain how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, and implied presence of others. At the heart of social psychology is the recognition that responses are dramatically influenced by social situations. The course provides students with an overview of research and theory in social psychology, focusing on the ways in which the study of social behavior is scientific. The course covers topics such as attitudes, persuasion, conformity, obedience, social self-concept, perception of others, stereotyping and discrimination, relationships, aggression, and helping behavior. Enrollment limited to 60.