| Description |
This course explores the psychological foundations of political life. We begin by considering different analytic frameworks for understanding human nature, examining the contributions of economics, sociology, and psychology to explanations of political behavior. We then apply these theories and concepts to investigating a range of political and public policy issues, including: how people develop their political attitudes; how mass media and campaigns shape public opinion; the root causes of racism and prejudice; why people vote, volunteer and engage in protest; and the psychological underpinnings of extremism, suicide terrorism, and genocide. |