Psychology 377 - Research Seminar: Justice Perceptions
Resrch Sem: Justice Perceptns
Fall
2024
01
4.00
Yael Granot
TU TH 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM
Smith College
PSY-377-01-202501
McConnell 104
ygranot@smith.edu
How do people evaluate whether they have been treated fairly or unfairly by authorities? Why do different people come to different conclusions about video evidence? How can policy be designed to promote more just legal outcomes? Students in this course conduct research projects relating to how people perceive and make decisions about justice, both in the legal system and beyond. Students engage with all steps of the research process, including: literature review, study design, data analysis , and scientific writing and presentation. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and PSY 202. Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.
[CE] JR/SR only