Psychology 159G - Social Psychology of Autocracy and Democracy

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University of California-Santa Cruz

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Description:

Humans are the only animal capable of living in both authoritarian and democratic regimes. Course explores the nature of these forms of social relationships with a goal of promoting democracy. Topics include: obedience to authority, conformity, self-justification, propaganda, power, and conflict resolution. Satisfies seminar and senior comprehensive requirements. (Formerly course 145D.) Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30. A. Pratkanis

Credits:

1.25

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucsc.edu/

Phone Number:

(831) 459-0111

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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