PY 408 - Topical Seminar

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Colorado College

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Description:

For advanced students to do intensive study in a special area of current faculty interest. Block 4: Topical Seminar: Social Cognition. In this course, we will examine three important areas of social cognition. In the first section "Basic cognitive processes," we will cover basic cognitive processes such as automatic perception, schematic versus controlled thinking, and issues of information accessibility. In the second section "Stereotyping," we will discuss processes involved in the use of stereotypes, situations that trigger their use, and their influence on the targets of stereotyping. In the final section, Social Cognitive processes applied to three different research areas are explored (Culture, Power, and Well-being). Prerequisite: Psychology 202, Psychology 209 or Psychology 344. 1 unit - Chan.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.coloradocollege.edu

Phone Number:

(719) 389-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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