Political Psychology

3 Credits.

This course will focus on the psychological underpinnings of political variables. Topics include voter decisions, ideology, persuasion, party identification, polarization, social media, misinformation, conspiracy theories, well-being, as well as the contribution of demographic variables such as religious beliefs, race, gender, and age. The course will incorporate relevant literature from research on personality traits, morals/ethics, happiness & mental health, and media studies. Coursework includes exams, activities, and small writing assignments.