PSYC161 CM - Seminar in Decision Making and Memory

Although we live in an uncertain world, our decisions are influenced in predictable ways. This course is an analysis of the human decision-making process with a unique emphasis on how memory influences that process in both conscious and unconscious ways. Students will learn to understand decision making by appealing to classical theories of decision making as well as theories explaining how our memories and experiences influence our decisions. We will also investigate everyday decision making related to happiness, stress, emotional arousal, social influence, rationality, and legal issues.

Prerequisites: One lower-division psychology course

Offered: Every other year

Credit: 1

Course Number: PSYC161 CM