PSYC 341 - Psychology of Social Judgment

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Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

This course explores how people make judgments about themselves, others, and a wide variety of events. Emphasis will be placed on how we form these judgments as well as how we make predictions, explain behavior, and decide between options. Additional topics include: impression formation, self-presentation, group stereotyping, views of the self, nonconscious processes, and the interplay between affect and cognition. This course will focus on many biases and errors in our thinking and discuss ways in which these biases are adaptive or maladaptive. Ways to improve our judgments and decisions also will be discussed. Students will have a chance to explore the processes involved in many judgments and decisions they make on a daily basis. Prerequisites: PSYC 200 and 201 (Research Methods). Not open to those who have previously taken PSYC 170. Offered alternate years. Three hours. Ms. Klaaren.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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