| Course Id |
4558 |
| Dept and Number |
PSY
463
|
| Dept and Number |
WWS
463
|
| Area |
SA |
| Title |
Special Topics in Public Affairs: Political Psychology |
| Description |
This course explores social, cognitive, motivational, and personality processes underlying political thought and behavior. A special emphasis is placed on perspectives derived from experimental psychology. Topics include authoritarianism; political leadership; left-right ideology; voting decisions; the impact of the mass media; candidate evaluation; race and intergroup relations; causes and effects of terrorism; collective action and political transformation. |
| Prerequisites |
Some prior coursework in psychology, statistics, and experimental design required. Concentrators in psychology, the Wilson School, Political Science, or Sociology only; otherwise, permission of the instructor is required. |
| Professor |
Alexander T. Todorov |
| Professor |
John T. Jost |