POLS 2396 — The Psychology of Misinformation
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath SIusually offered: springBostonTraditional
Examines the psychological processes involved in the believing, sharing, and correcting of misinformation. Explores the cognitive and social factors that contribute to the spread of misinformation and its impact on individuals and society. Introduces methods of experiment design and opportunities to engage in experimental research for understanding misinformation.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 2 | 35 | 35 | 100% | 0.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 35% · T 37% · W 35% · Th 0% · F 28%
Common patterns: T (37% of sections), MW (35% of sections), F (28% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Spring
- Briony Swire-Thompson (72% of students) · reviews
- Lucy Butler (28% of students)
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (POLS course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All POLS courses · Plan it at numap.app