PSYCH-359 Stereotyping and Prejudice

In this course we will take a social psychological approach to understanding stereotypes, prejudice(s), and discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and other group memberships. We will examine classic and contemporary theories and research on topics such as cognitive, motivational, evolutionary, and sociocultural explanations of prejudice; modern forms of prejudice/implicit bias; the impact of prejudice and discrimination on targets of prejudice; and prejudice reduction.

Maximum Enrollment

Standard Course (40)

(Social Structural and Institutional Hierarchies.)

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Psych/Neuro 201.

Offered

Spring