The Science of Everyday Thinking (PSYC2371)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Psychology School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
General contact hours 3 Hours/ Week
3C
Recommended prerequisite
PSYC1020 or PSYC1030
Assessment methods
Weekly quizzes, Journal, Video, Paper
Course enquiries
Professor Jason Tangen (Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)
Prof Jason Tangen
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course explores the nature of everyday thinking. Why people believe weird things, how to deal with opinion change, and why expectations and emotions skew our judgements. We examine and debate topics such as subliminal persuasion, paranormal phenomena, alternative medicine, placebos and miracles. You will learn how to evaluate claims, understand why we consistently make the same kinds of "irrational" mistakes, and how to make better decisions.
