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Dec 14, 2025
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University General Course Catalog 2021-2022 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
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PSC 401F - Public Opinion and Political Behavior (3 units)
Analysis of the psychological aspects of politics in relation to public opinion, propaganda, personality and political socialization.
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Even Years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. compare the different models of information processing.
2. evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the different models of partisanship.
3. discuss the political consequences of biased information processing.
4. articulate how public opinion drives the differences we observe in policy outcomes nationally and across states and localities.
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