POLITICAL SCIENCE 344 - Psychological Perspectives on Politics

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Illinois Wesleyan University

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The sub-discipline of political-psychology draws on the insights of political scientists, social and cognitive psychologists, and behavioral economists. Topics addressed include the roles of affect and cognition in opinion formation, persuasion, framing effects in survey questions and political rhetoric, altruism, rationality, judgments under uncertainty and risk, and the use (and misuse) of heuristics. Offered in alternate years.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iwu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 556-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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