PSYC 4173 Research Practicum in Judgment and Decision-Making
This course explores the scientific study of how different cognitive systems interact with environmental factors to shape individuals' preferences, choices, and judgments. We will discuss empirical research articles related to judgment and decision making and conduct our own experiments. We will cover topics including research ethics, constructing experimental variables, experiment design and methodologies, and how to write an APA-style research report.
Course overview
- Department
- Psychology and Neuroscience
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Annually
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.69 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.86 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 6
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Regan Bernhard | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 12 of 15 |
| Fall 2025 | Regan Bernhard | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | — | 15 of 18 |
| Fall 2024 | Regan Bernhard | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | — | 15 of 16 |
| Spring 2024 | Regan Bernhard | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 13 of 18 |
| Fall 2023 | Regan Bernhard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 of 17 |
| Spring 2023 | Regan Bernhard | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 14 of 16 |