PSYCH 3820 - Prejudice and Stereotyping

(KCM-AS)

Spring. 3 credits. Student option grading.

A. Krosch.

This course will familiarize you with the basic experimental social psychology research that investigates how our thoughts and beliefs (stereotypes), evaluative attitudes (prejudice), and behavioral responses (discrimination) toward individuals shift as a function of their group membership. The ultimate aim is to enhance your ability to evaluate and analyze the scientific merit of this research and to apply this research to real world social issues.