Regions of the brain important to social processes, example stimuli used for social and feelings testing, and a large group sitting together. (Illustration of the brain with regions important to social processes highlighted is courtesy of Elsevier, Inc., http://www.sciencedirect.com. Used with permission. Illustration of three facial stimuli is courtesy of Elsevier, Inc., http://www.sciencedirect.com. Used with permission. Photo of people sitting in a circle courtesy of premasagar on Flickr.)
Instructor(s)
Stephan L. Chorover
MIT Course Number
9.70
As Taught In
Spring 2013
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course examines interpersonal and group dynamics, considers how the thoughts, feelings, and actions of individuals are influenced by (and influence) the beliefs, values, and practices of large and small groups. Learning occurs through a combination of lectures, demonstrations and in-class activities complemented by participation in small study groups and completion of homework assignments.
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