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Persuasion
PSYC360 SP
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:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
PSYC260
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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