The Psychology of Changing One’s Mind
PSYC S434E (CRN: 30168) | Syllabus
Instructors: Melissa Ferguson
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: MW 9.00-10.30
Distributional Requirements: Social Sciences
Eligibility: Open to college students only
Online Course. When and how do we change our minds? We are constantly learning information about other individuals, groups, objects, ideas, and so on, but this new information does not always influence what we think and how we feel. What determines when we update our beliefs and feelings? This course will review cutting-edge psychological science to answer this question, with special attention to social and cognitive research on how we change our minds about other individuals and groups. Prerequisite: Any Psychology course. Enrollment limited to 20 students. For college students and beyond. 1 Credit. Session B: June 30 – August 1. Tuition: $5270. Technology Fee: $85.
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