PO 358 - Politic Psych And Politic Behavior

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Mount Mercy University

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Description:

Students will study the political behavior of individuals from a psychological perspective. The course focuses on political cognition, group identity in the political realm, decision making by political elites and masses, evaluations of political candidates, mass mobilization, and responses to mass media. We will investigate political attitudes, values, the left/right ideological spectrum, trust, social capital, and mass demand as a determinate of public policy in the United States and abroad. Students will prepare a research project and oral presentation in this course. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtmercy.edu

Phone Number:

(319) 363-8213

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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