Major theoretical perspectives and research on political participation, voting behavior, and public opinion. Voter turnout, importance of party identification, effects of campaigns, long-term change in public opinion, and designing and conducting research. Readings, discussion, and guest speakers. Topics vary by semester. Proseminar in Political Psychology I. Readings, discussion, and guest speakers.
Topics vary by semester.
Readings, discussion, and guest speakers. Topics vary by semester. Political Psychology and Socialization. Introduction to political psychology. Tension between leadership and democracy in context of American presidency in terms of President's relationship with federal bureaucracy, Congress, and making of diplomatic and military policy.