PSYCH 4630: Attitudes and Persuasion
Overview of the major psychological theories and research in the area of attitudes and persuasion - how people's opinions, beliefs, and evaluations are formed and modified.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 2220, 2300, and either 2367.01, 3325, 3325H, or 3375.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 2220, 2300, and either 2367.01, 3325, 3325H, or 3375.
Credit Hours
3
Meets the following Psychology Major Goals:
Knowledge Base in Psychology
- Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
- Develop working knowledge of psychology's content domains
- Describe applications of psychology
Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking
- Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
- Demonstrate psychology information literacy
- Engage in innovative & integrative thinking & problem solving
- Interpret, design, & conduct basic psychological research
- Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry
Ethical & Social Responsibility in a Diverse World
- Adopt values that build community at local, national, & global levels
Communication
- Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes
- Interact effectively with others
Professional Development
- Apply psychological content & skills to career goals
- Exhibit self-efficacy & self regulation
- Refine project-management skills