Financial Psychology
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Overview
Subject area
PSY
Catalog Number
3151
Course Title
Financial Psychology
Department(s)
Description
This course will explore the various psychological theories and research findings which impact our financial decisions and personal finance behaviors. We will examine topics such as psychological money disorders, cognitive biases, and how social comparisons impact our personal financial behaviors. We will emphasize bothhow people do and how people should make financial decisions and the implications on wealth accumulation. The overall goal of the course is to understand and examine the science behind the psychology of money and financial behaviors.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
022480