PSY 3063 Social Influence and Persuasion
This seminar will involve an examination of selected topics in social influence and persuasion- the processes through which a person or group changes or attempts to change the opinions, attitudes, or behaviors of another person or group. Using a social psychological framework, we will explore such topics as compliance, conformity, obedience, destructive cults, propaganda, social epidemics, and the use and abuse of persuasion. The emphasis of this course will be on reading, discussion, critical thinking, and application of scientific research to real world phenomena.
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Prerequisite
Prerequisite: PSY.2040