This course is a general introduction to the field of social psychology, which is the scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. In this course, students will learn the vocabulary, research methods, questions, debates, and empirical findings of Social Psychology. Students will explore major social psychological topics and theories including the self in social context, behavior and attitudes, social & group influence, stereotypes & prejudice, attraction & intimacy, helping/altruism, aggression, conformity/obedience, persuasion, and propaganda.