Psychological & Brain Sciences 391SF - S- Systems of Sociality

We will be exploring sociality -the various types of social organization, cohesion and communication found in the animal kingdom, including humans. For example, some species have social structures that change with the seasons. By exploring different facets of sociality, we can illuminate different evolution advantages and motivations for research approaches, and understand how communication facilitates sociality. We also will examine how sociality affects the body and how contextual influences can disrupt sociality.

Open to Senior and Junior Psychology majors only. Pre Req: PSYCH 241