Apr 09, 2025  
Undergraduate Record 2024-2025 
    
Undergraduate Record 2024-2025

PSYC 4435 - The Psychology of Misinformation


Effective Date 09/28/2023
This course explores the psychology behind susceptibility to mis/disinformation, including cognitive biases, decision-making in uncertainty, and more. It delves into cutting-edge research and strategies for reducing susceptibility through video interventions and online games. It presents hands-on experience with lots of online materials ranging from responding to misinformation susceptibility scales, to engaging with online videos and games.

Requisites Restricted to 3rd or 4th year PSYC or Cog Sci majors and students can’t enroll if previously taken PSYC 2500 #2 Psychology of Misinformation

Credits: 3