STSS 4130 - Decision Making

Institution:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Description:

Recent research suggests that how people do make decisions deviates from how people rationally should make decisions. Both topics are the focal concern of the course, which surveys the influence of mental heuristics and biases, social context, and affect on judgment and choice. The material for examining individual and group decisions is drawn from laboratory research as well as a number of real-world situations including military operations, legal settings, and risk assessment. This is a communication-intensive course. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: any social science course, preferably PSYC 1200, or permission of instructor. Fall or When Offered: Spring term annually . Credit Hours: 4

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rpi.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 276-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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