Lead Faculty: Dr. Brenda Lee Shook
Prerequisite
ENG 100/101 and PSY 100
Course Description
A study of the responsiveness of individuals to various sources and forms of social influence. Major areas of study include persuasion, conformity, obedience, prejudice, attitude formation and change, social behavior, altruism, aggression and the influence of the mass media. Emphasizes social circumstances rather than variations in personal characteristics, as in personality theory.