Prejudice: Its Causes, Consequences, and Cures (EC)

Subject associations
SPI 345 / PSY 384 / AAS 384
Term
Spring 2023
Instructors
Stacey A. Sinclair
Registrar description

Prejudice is one of the most contentious topics in modern American society. There is debate regarding its causes, pervasiveness, and impact. This goal of this course is to familiarize students with the psychological research relevant to these questions. We will review theoretical perspectives on prejudice to develop an understanding of its cognitive, affective, and motivational underpinnings. We will also discuss how these psychological biases relate to evaluations of, and behavior toward, members of targeted groups. In addition, research-based strategies for reducing prejudice will be discussed.

AAS Subfield
RPP