Political Psychology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

Prerequisite: POL 1013 . Political psychology seeks to explain the behavior of political leaders and mass publics by focusing on the psychological underpinnings of such behavior—their personalities, identities, values, attitudes, and feelings. Attention will be given to the interaction of these factors within different political environments. Topics may include political socialization; personality and political leadership; the psychology of small group decision making; the psychology of mass participation; and affect and cognition in political judgment. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.