Advanced Topics: General 452 - Psychology of Prejudice

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Allegheny College

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An overview of the theoretical perspectives, research methods, empirical findings, and practical applications of psychological research on prejudice, stigma, and intergroup relations.?Topics include, but are not limited to, the development of prejudice among children, the role of cognitive, social, personality, and motivation factors in maintaining prejudice and stigma, the psychological consequences of prejudice and stigma, and strategies for reducing prejudice, stigma, and intergroup conflict. Prerequisites: Psychology 105, or one core course in Psychology from either the Human Processes (160s) or Individual Differences (170s) category, or permission of the instructor.

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4.00

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Institution Website:

www.allegheny.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 332-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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