Political Science 377 - Political Psychology

Institution:

Colgate University

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J. Wagner How do the forces that shape personality and motivation affect the political behavior of individuals What role do factors such as schooling, religion, social class, mass media, race, and gender have upon individual beliefs and attitudes How does the use of stereotypes and political symbols shape the popular understanding of politics and affect the relationship between the rulers and the ruled By employing an individualistic perspective, this course investigates the formation of public opinion and the structure of political beliefs, values, and attitudes.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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