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PSYC360

Persuasion
PSYC360 SP

SectionClass Size*AvailableTimesPOIPrereq
1 20 0 Times: ...T... 1:10PM-4:00PM;YesYes

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999 )

This seminar will examine current theory and research in the areas of attitudes, persuasion, and social influence. Topics will include attitude measurement, attitude functions, models of persuasion, mood and persuasion, subliminal persuasion, conformity, and compliance.

MAJOR READINGS

Shavitt, S., & Brock, T.C. (1994),
PERSUASION: PSYCHOLOGICAL INSIGHTS AND PERSPECTIVES, Allyn &
Bacon
Selected journal articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Several assign;ments, an empir4ical project, a class debate, and a final paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a specialized course in the study area of Social Psychology. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS PSYC

Prerequisites: PSYC260

Section 01
Rosselli, F
Times: ...T... 1:10PM- 4:00PM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 3, Fr: 0
Major Preference Given
Permission of Instructor Required.

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999




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