Spring 2024 Psychology UN2270 section 001

Perception and Cognition in Social Life

Percept/Cognit in Social

Call Number 14744
Day & Time
Location
MW 2:40pm-3:55pm
329 Pupin Laboratories
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Meghan Meyer
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

This course focuses on perception and cognition in social life. We start by addressing the core social motivations we experience in everyday life (e.g., our desire to feel like we belong to a group). Next, we examine how these motivations shape our basic sensory experiences—for example why we can’t help but anthropomorphize inanimate objects or enjoy holding hands with our partner. We then examine the mental strategies we use to meet our social needs, such as how we figure out other people’s thoughts and feelings, as well as our own. Finally, we wrap up by examining how these motivations, perceptions, and cognitions play out not just within one mind – but also between minds in everyday social interaction.  This course will not only teach you the fundamental science behind the social mind. It will also let you see your own social life through a whole new lens.

Web Site Vergil
Department Psychology
Enrollment 68 students (85 max) as of 9:05PM Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Subject Psychology
Number UN2270
Section 001
Division Interfaculty
Open To Schools of the Arts, Barnard College, Columbia College, Engineering:Undergraduate, Global Programs, General Studies, Professional Studies
Section key 20241PSYC2270W001