Psychology 314di - Seminar: Topics in Foundations of Behavior- Psychology of Disinformation

Sem:T-Disinformation

Spring
2024
01
4.00
Eric McCurdy

TU 9:25 AM - 12:05 PM

Smith College
PSY-314di-01-202403
Burton 307
emccurdy@smith.edu
This course requires students to examine and challenge their own constructions of reality. Students learn to differentiate disinformation from misinformation before exploring how disinformation proliferates. A heavy emphasis is placed on psychological concepts that explain: how people become exposed to disinformation; why some people believe it; why some kinds of disinformation are more effective than others; and some motivations for spreading disinformation. Contemporary and historical examples of disinformation are compared, and the role of the internet and mobile devices is examined. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and PSY 202. Enrollment limited to 12. Juniors and seniors only. Instructor permission required.

[CE] JR/SR only; Prereq: PSY 100 & 202

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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