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PSY 353 - Psychology Of Decision Making

Description: Covers experimental studies of human judgement and decision-making processes, with a special interest in understanding how research data challenge the assumption that people make decisions as rational agents. Topics include mental shortcuts, misweighting of factors, framing effects, and misconceptions regarding chance/probability. Letter grade only.

Units: 3

Sections offered: Spring 2025

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Prerequisite: PSY 260 and (PSY 290 or PSY 302W)