PSYCH 352
Applied Social Psychology.
Psychology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Applying social psychological theory, research, and methods to such domains as law, business, education, the media, mental health, and physical health.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
1. Defining a social problem
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to understand how one defines something as a "social problem". Measurement: Multiple choice tests, short essays.
Title
2. Basic compared to applied social psychology
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to compare and contrast basic and applied social psychology. Measurement: Multiple choice tests, short essays.
Title
3. Substantive areas of social psychological application
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify substantive areas of social psychological application, such as education, physical health, mental health, the environment, and business. Measurement: Multiple choice tests, short essays.
Title
4. Research project
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to apply social psychological methods to an intervention designed to understand or ameliorate a social problem. Measurement: Evaluation of project
