SO 242 Social Psychology Lab
In this course, students will increase their familiarity with the elements of the research process in relation to social psychological topics. Seminal and contemporary research in areas such as conformity, compliance, romantic relationships, and prosocial behavior will be discussed in relationship to the research standards and ethical considerations set by the American Psychological Association. Experiences include forming research ideas; conducting scientific literature searches and reviews; designing observational, survey, and archival studies; analyzing small-scale practice
data; preparing professional manuscripts, and enhancing presentation skills.
The Social Psychology Lab is optional for students enrolled in Social Psychology (PSY/
SO 240/241). However; if you enroll in the Lab, you then must be co-enrolled in Social Psychology
(PSY/
SO 240 or 241) in the same semester. The Lab can only be taken one time.
Cross Listed Courses
PSY 242
Corequisite
Take PSY-240 SO-240 PSY-241 or SO-241. This course is optional for students enrolled in PSY/SO 240/241. However; if registered for the lab, PSY/SO 242, students must be co-enrolled in PSY/SO 240 or 241 in the same semester.
Course Types
CL
Offered
At the Discretion of the Department