PS 107: Social Deviance

This course discusses the intricacies of social behavior and perception. How does social stigma and deviance factor into an individual’s mental health and wellbeing? Parallels will be drawn between social treatment and interactions with stereotyped individuals and their long-term mental health levels. As much as psychological stability is based on the nuances of brain activity and capacity, there is a strong correlation between the treatment of those with prosocial behavior versus seemingly antisocial behavior and their mental stability. Students will strive to make and understand those connections in this class.