HDP42241

Social cognition is the field of psychology that examines how people make sense of themselves and others in their social contexts. This course examines how psychological processes such as attention, memory, attribution, judgment, and emotion shape the way people understand everyday behaviors and social interactions, as well as who they are and their place in the social world. Through engagement with contemporary social cognition research and its applications to real-world contexts, the course explores topics such as stereotyping and prejudice, understandings of self and identity, social and political attitudes, and the psychological dimensions of disinformation. Students will also explore the possible applications of social cognition insights to support individual and collective well-being.