PSYC 2241 Social Psychology
This course explores the scientific study of social thought and behavior. How do we understand, interact with, and influence other mindsand our own? How might we apply psychology to social problems? Topics include mind perception, emotion, persuasion, stereotyping, and moral psychology.
Course overview
- Department
- Psychology and Neuroscience
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
- Applied Psychology and Human Development: Major electives — any Psychology (PSYC) or Sociology (SOCY) course (no more than two electives from outside LSEHD) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Psychology B.A.: One course from the Social/Cultural cluster (3 credits) (Class of 2028 and After)
- Psychology B.S.: One course from the Social/Cultural cluster (3 credits) (Class of 2028 and After)
- Psychology B.A. (Class of 2027 and Before): Three 2000-level courses — Social and Personality area (Class of 2027 and Before)
- Psychology B.S. (Class of 2027 and Before): Three 2000-level courses — Social and Personality area (Class of 2027 and Before)
- Psychology: Courses That May Be Applied to the Minor (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.32 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.50 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 10
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Andrea Heberlein | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 68 of 80 |
| Fall 2025 | Diane-Jo Bart-Plange | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 40 of 51 |
| Spring 2025 | Gregg R Sparkman | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 52 of 65 |
| Fall 2024 | Andrea Heberlein | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 75 of 86 |
| Spring 2024 | Gregg R Sparkman | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 60 of 78 |
| Fall 2023 | Gregg R Sparkman | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 72 of 88 |
| Spring 2023 | Andrea Heberlein | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 46 of 58 |
| Spring 2023 | Gregg R Sparkman | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 34 of 48 |
| Fall 2022 | Andrea Heberlein | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 72 of 87 |
| Spring 2022 | Andrea Heberlein | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 43 of 65 |
| Fall 2021 | Andrea Heberlein | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 34 of 47 |
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Instructors
Sections
- Section 01
- Section 01