PSY 222 - Judgment and Decision Making

Course Units: 1

(Same as ECO 122 ) (Not Offered this Academic Year) An introduction to the scientific study of judgment and decision making, featuring perspectives from cognitive psychology and behavioral economics. Students will learn major theoretical concepts and empirical results from the literature, as well as how they apply to real-world issues. Students should also expect to improve their own ability to evaluate evidence and make rational, well-informed decisions in their own lives. Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 (for PSY majors); BIO 210 or PSY 210 (for NS majors); ECO 101 (for ECO Majors).