Advanced Seminar in Personality, Clinical, or Social Psychology (390-0-1)

Topic

Theoretical Controversies in Social Psychology

Instructors

Galen Bodenhausen

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G30: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This is an advanced social psychology course designed to examine a variety of controversial topics in social psychology. Topics to be addressed include: Is there really such a thing as unconscious racism? Are stereotypes generally accurate? Are young people today especially narcissistic? Is willpower limited or unlimited? Is subliminal persuasion real? Are video games harmful to individuals and to society? Is parapsychology at all legitimate? Exploration of questions like these will form the basis for our class meetings.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: Students must complete Psych 301-0 before taking this course. Psych 110 Recommended

Teaching Method

Lecture
Discussion

Other (see below):
Debate

Evaluation Method

Students will be evaluated on the basis of analytic reading assignments (students must analyze and comment on two research articles for every class meeting) and a longer term paper, as well as on the basis of brief presentations and participation in class discussions and debates. There are no exams.

Class Materials (Required)

All reading materials will have active download links, no costs to students

Class Attributes

Prerequisites apply, see description
No Freshmen

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must complete Psych 301-0 before taking this course.