An examination of social psychological theories and research relating to attitude formation and change. Both persuasion of others and self-persuasion will be considered. Specific topics to be covered include the effects of fear appeals, race relations and prejudice, mass media, communications, advertising, and sex role stereotypes. Antirequisite(s): Psychology 3710F/G, 3723F/G. Prerequisite(s): Psychology 2820E or both Psychology 2800E and 2810 (or Psychology 2780E or permission of the Department at Huron). Corequisite(s): Pre-or Corequisite(s): Extra Information: 3 lecture/discussion hours, 0.5 course. back to top
