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Psychology
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 Fall 2025
Prerequisite: PSY 260 and (PSY 290 or PSY 302W)
Psychology
Term : Fall 2025
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
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 Fall 2025
Prerequisite: PSY 260 and (PSY 290 or PSY 302W)