Psychology 275 - Colloquium: Judgement and Decision Making

This course covers classic and emerging research on judgment and decision-making. Decisions are part of everyday life. Many are simple and automatic (e.g. what to eat for breakfast); others require more conscious deliberation (e.g. which college to attend). The quality of one's decisions depends upon a variety of factors, many of which have been explored in philosophy, psychology, and economic research. This course examines the impact of psychological biases and heuristics on decision-making. By identifying these stumbling blocks, students can improve their own decision-making, as well as design evidence-informed policies that consider decision architecture in order to promote public good. Prerequisite: PSY 202. Enrollment limited to 25.

[CE] PSY 202