Social psychologists study how a person's mental life and behavior is shaped by interactions with other people. They are interested in all aspects of interpersonal relationships, including both individual and group influences, and seek ways to improve such interactions. For example, their research helps us understand how people form attitudes toward others, and when these are harmful--as in the case of prejudice--suggests ways to change them.
Social psychologists are found in a variety of settings, from academic institutions (where they teach and conduct research), to advertising agencies (where they study consumer attitudes and preferences), to businesses and govenrment agencies (where they help with a variety of problems in organization and management).
For further information regarding social psychology you can visit this website.
http://www.socialpsychology.org/
For a sample program in social psychology you can visit this website.
http://psych.la.psu.edu/socialarea/index.html
*This is merely a sample program for this specialty. We are in no way endorsing this particular college or program.
Education Directorate & the Office of Public Communications. (1998). Psychology/Careers for the twenty-first century. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
