Conspiracy theories explain important events as secret plots perpetrated by powerful and malevolent groups. What are the psychological factors that drive the popularity of this kind of belief system? What are the consequences of adopting these theories? In this seminar we address psychological scientific research that addresses each of these questions, and consider how well this research can account for specific past and present conspiracy theories.

Prerequisites: Open to Psychological & Brain Sciences, Biopsychology, and Interdisciplinar

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Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
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GERMAN T C M
Tamsin German
4.5
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PSY160TG . German T C M 3 Years Ago

By far one of the top best professors in the PBS department. She is so caring, welcoming, and really enthusiastic to interact with. I took both of her PSY 145 and PSY160 courses and based on my experience she teaches beautifully. Her exams are transparent and no way tricky. No lie Im going to miss taking her classes. Trust me take her classes!

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PSYCH1 . German T C M A Month Ago

She was so chill and funny. Made class enjoyable to go to. Had 2 assignments a week, one online quiz and one lecture guide note taking thing that was graded for completion. So easy you should definitely take! She was also so nice and her lectures were super interesting!

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PSY1 . German T C M 2 Months Ago

I think I've become a lesbian just for German.

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PSY1 . German T C M 2 Months Ago

Shared photos of her cats every class. Easy class. My favorite British lesbian.

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PSY1 . German T C M 3 Months Ago

Intro to psych with her was possibly the easiest class I will ever take. 60% of the grade was free points you just got for completing assignments and 40% was take home quizzes that were open note. Interesting funny lectures as well shows cat videos every class.

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PSY1 . German T C M 3 Months Ago

I only have good things to say about professor German. I only took this course because it was an easy GE but I think I also kinda fell in love with her in the process. She's kinda quirky and connects concepts to pop culture (which is awesome). She shows cat videos in the beginning of each lecture which is also super awesome. Highly recommend.

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