641 Social Psychology& Individual Differences

This course examines, from a diversity perspective, the theories and concepts of social psychology. Factors related to individual and group identity such as age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status and health status are examined to facilitate an understanding of the nature of human behavior in groups, institutions and organizations. The course also considers society's role, and the role of the dominant culture, in the construction and evolution of the self. Multiple determinants of behavior are addressed. (3 credits)