The Psychology of Changing One’s Mind

Course Number:

S434E

Department (unused):

PSYC

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<p>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. <em>For college students and beyond.</em> 1 Credit. Session A: May 27 – June 28. Tuition: $5070. Technology Fee: $85.</p>

Instructor Name:

Melissa Ferguson

Subject Code (deprecated):

PSYC

Subject Number (unused):

PSYCS434E

Meeting Pattern (deprecated):

MW 9.00-12.15

Term Code:

202402

CRN:

30957

Instructor UPI (unused):

24346001

Session (deprecated):

H5A

Distributional Designation (deprecated):

LMRM

Subject Code (tax):

PSYC

Meeting Pattern (tax):

MW 9.00-12.15

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Human Agency: Thinking & Being

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PSYC S434E (CRN: 30957)

Instructors: Melissa Ferguson
Dates: H5A
Course Mode: LMRM, SUCR, YCSO
Meeting Times: MW 9.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: LMRM, SUCR, YCSO

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 A: May 27 – June 28. Tuition: $5070. Technology Fee: $85.

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