Prerequisites: restricted to class level standing of junior, or senior; or consent of instructor

Description: An introduction to political psychology theories. Explores different theoretical perspectives (including but not limited to) cognitive psychology, group psychology, social identity theory, and group conflict theory. Focuses on applications of those theories to study politics. Course is repeatable as content or topic changes to a maximum of 8 units. Credit is awarded for either or both “Political Psychology:American Politics” and “Politial Psychology:Comparative Politics.” For each topic, students can take only the “S” or non-”S” version.