PSYC 4651: Seminar in Social Psychology

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

In this capstone, an intensive study at the advanced level of topics of current research and theoretical interest in social psychology. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills. See comments in the course registration system for the exact focus of the current offering. Section information text: In this capstone course, we will dive into a range of topics that fall under the umbrella of social psychology, such as social cognition, the self, self-regulation, belonging and rejection, attraction and close relationships, and prosocial behaviors. Students will read, discuss, and critique original empirical articles, with emphasis on theoretical grounding, methodological design and analyses, and interpretation of findings.