Prosocial Behavior
Instruction steers away from traditional focus of sociology and considers pro-social behavior - actions intended to help or benefit others. Similar to the "positive psychology" movement, which asks what makes individuals resilient and happy rather than abnormal or depressed, examines what makes individuals, groups, and communities sacrifice, trust, volunteer, and generally work together. Sociology 396P (Topic: Prosocial Behavior) and 396P (Topic 20) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Prerequisites & course information
Instruction steers away from traditional focus of sociology and considers pro-social behavior - actions intended to help or benefit others. Similar to the "positive psychology" movement, which asks what makes individuals resilient and happy rather than abnormal or depressed, examines what makes individuals, groups, and communities sacrifice, trust, volunteer, and generally work together. Sociology 396P (Topic: Prosocial Behavior) and 396P (Topic 20) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027