PSYC 656 - Applied Social Psychology

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This course covers the application of theories and findings of experimental social psychology to individual and social problems. Examples of topics covered: the role of dissonance, reactance and attribution processes in behavior change in applied settings; intrinsic motivation; misattribution techniques and the alleviation of dysfunctional behavior; issues in attitude behavior congruence; media influences; and value self-confrontation and behavior change.