Conducted in
terms:
2022/SL, 2024/SL, 2025/SL
ECTS credits:
5
Language:
English
Organized by:
Faculty of Psychology and Cognitive Science
Psychology of Conspiracy Theories 23-PSZ5-PCT
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Module learning aims
(in Polish) The course is a concise overview of the known mechanisms of conspiracy belief formation and research findings on the psychological determinants of belief in conspiracy theories;
The course aims
• to introduce students to core concepts of psychology of conspiracy theories.
• to teach students how the knowledge of these mechanisms might be used to understand a broader range of counterfactual beliefs;
• to support students' development of their reflection on the psychological consequences of conspiracy theories and the role of psychological practitioners in addressing them.
Major
(in Polish) Psychology
Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement
(in Polish) • lecture,
• lecture with a presentation,
• discussion
Student workload (ECTS credits)
(in Polish) 5
Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences
(in Polish) English language comprehension required for understanding scientific texts
Course coordinators
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