Sep 08, 2025  
BVU Academic Catalog 2024-2025 
    
BVU Academic Catalog 2024-2025 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PSYC 429 - Stereotypes and Prejudice


3 Credit(s)

Students will learn about the major psychological theories behind the origins of stereotypes and prejudice, cognitive biases used to maintain stereotypes over time, and theories regarding changing or reducing prejudice. Classes will be a combination of lecture, activities, and discussion. Students will read several primary sources, including research articles from peer-reviewed journals. Papers will focus on critical analysis of the theories discussed in class and on application of these theories to everyday life and behaviors. In addition, specific areas of prejudice, such as racism, sexism, ageism, and heterosexism will be explored.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100  or PSYC 111  and one 200-level psychology course.

Course Frequency: AN

Grading Method: Student option.



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