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Sep 20, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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PSY 205 Social Psychology Credits: (3)
This course is an introduction to the area of human social interaction from the perspective of how humans affect and are affected by social phenomena. Social factors in the development of personality and motivation, attitudes and attitude change, interpersonal and group processes, and the application of social psychology to contemporary issues will be emphasized. Students will be expected to critically evaluate the explanatory models used to describe, explain, and predict social behavior. Prerequisite(s): PSY 103 .
SUNY Gen Ed Area(s): Social Sciences
Designation(s): Liberal Arts
Learning Outcomes
- Define major psychological concepts and theories of social psychology.
- Compare/contrast theoretical approaches in social psychology.
- Describe research methods and evaluate research studies for methodology, conclusion, and contribution to the field of social psychology.
- Describe and analyze the historical and contemporary social psychological factors of a current social issue.
- Apply the principles of social psychology to social justice issues that address equity and access.
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