PSY 2360 — Psychology of Misinformation and Critical Thinking
3 semester hoursUndergraduateLecture
Offers an immersive approach to combatting the pervasive influence of misinformation and disinformation in contemporary society, emphasizing both the social mechanisms and psychological dynamics that fuel its spread. Explores, through an interdisciplinary lens, how false information moves through social networks and digital platforms, often reinforced by algorithms, biases, collective identities, and preexisting power structures. Emphasizes practical skills in information literacy, critical source evaluation, and media production for navigating information landscapes with integrity. Integrates perspectives of belonging on individual and group behavior.