The Psychology of Cyberspace

Catalog description

Cyber-psychology studies the way people interact with technology and how technological tools effect the way people feel, think, and behave both online and offline. This course introduces theories of psychology and particularly cyber-psychology to help students gain a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics between human cognition and cyberspace. Topics include: political persuasion, associative learning, social engineering, social media, cybersecurity, political activism, and more. Also discussed are how human perception, learning, emotion, motivation, and belief systems are prone to online manipulation and what the implications are when it comes to social-political behaviors. Lastly, the course explores how state actors and non-state actors may take advantages of cyberspace to manipulate cognition, shape perceptions, and direct behaviors of their targeted audience. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal (A, B, C, D, F) Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Seminar Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.