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PSYC Course Profile of the Day: PSYC 221 Social Psychology!
PSYC Course Profile of the DayPSYC 221 Social PsychologyPrerequisite: PSYC 100Fall 2016MWF 2:00-2:50 pmInstructor: Dr. Dylan SeltermanSocial Psychology (PSYC 221) focuses on variables that influence human social behavior. This course examines various aspects of social behavior, including first impressions, attraction, aggression, helping, prejudice, cooperation, etc. Content draws on classic studies (e.g., proximity effects), as well as newer theoretical advances such as moral foundations theory. The course is pluralistic and cross-cultural, incorporating research from other fields including political science, economics, gender studies, and biology. This course focuses on challenging myths and misconceptions about human nature. Dr. Selterman's goal as an instructor is not to each students what to think, but how to think.
View a sample syllabus for this course HERE
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Need A 400 Level Non-lab For Fall? Register For Psyc 489o And Learn About The History And Development Of Psychology!
Fall 2015 PSYC 489O Advanced Special Topics in Psychology: Historical Viewpoints in Psychology Instructor: Dr. William Hodos Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00-3:15 pm Register for the course on Testudo: http://testudo.umd.edu Prerequisite: PSYC 300...
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Catch Up Or Get Ahead! Register For A Winter 2016 Psyc Course Today!
The Department of Psychology has just released its list of courses that will be offered in the coming winter session. Visit the complete schedule of classes for details and the Winter Term page to enroll. ONLINE The Psychology of Unethical Conduct...
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Interest In Animal And Human Aggression? Consider Psyc 798l!
PSYC798L Graduate Seminar: The Biopsychology of Aggression; (3 credits) Fall 2012 Wednesdays 9:00am-11:30am (BPS 1112) Course description: The primary goal of this seminar is to explore recent advances in the study of animal and human aggression....
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Add Some Class To Your Fun In The Sun This Summer! Take A Psyc Summer Term Course!
A forecast of bright and sunny course offerings awaits you for the 2012 Summer Term. This is a great time to take a course to get ahead or complete a PSYC major requirement in a few short weeks. Check out the list of PSYC courses being offered during...
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Don't Become A Tepid Terp! Heat Up With A 2012 Winter Term Course!
2012 Winter SessionJanuary 3-23, 2012 A wonderland of course offerings await you for the 2012 Winter Term. This a great time to take a course to get ahead or to complete a PSYC major requirement in a matter of just three short weeks. Check out the list...
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