PSY 304 The Psychology of Prejudice

Prejudice, a biased attitude toward people due to their group membership, continues to pose a serious threat to society. It can exist at both an explicit and/or implicit (hidden) level and seems to serve several fundamental psychological functions, making it difficult to eradicate. In this course, we will explore prejudice using a scientific lens and attempt to answer some crucial questions. Why does prejudice exist? Where does it come from? What forms does it take? How has it evolved throughout history? What functions does it serve? And what can we do to eradicate it?

Credits

4

Prerequisite

PSY 101, PSY 211, and one other 200-level course.

Distribution

(SS), Social Emphasis.

Offered

spring semester.