2021-2022 Academic Catalog

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.

Credits

1

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