PSC 361R - Political Psychology

Course Units: 1.0

(Winter: Oxley) The application of psychological theories to understanding the political attitudes and behavior of individuals (citizens, political leaders) as well as small groups (juries, presidential advisors). Specific topics include stereotypes, personality, social cognition, attitude formation, altruism, emotion, psychoanalysis, groupthink and elite decision-making. Prerequisite(s): PSC 111 or PSC 112 or PSY 100 CC: SOCS, WAC