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Psychology 373F/G The Psychology of Persuasion

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.

Prerequisite: Psychology 270a/b, 275E, or the former 271.
3 lecture/discussion hours, half course.
(Huron)


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