Trisha Van Zandt


Ohio State University
Department of Psychology
230 Lazenby Hall
Columbus, OH 43210
van-zandt.2@osu.edu
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The Psychology of Extraordinary Beliefs
(Psy 301)

Hitchcock 31, T R 12:30-2:18


A lot of people have strong beliefs in some pretty extraordinary stuff. It is unfortunate that these beliefs are frequently ill-founded. In this class, we talk about how to evaluate extraordinary claims, and how people come to believe strange things even in the face of disconfirming evidence.
  • Syllabus (pdf)
  • Class web site

    Important Dates:

    Quiz 1October 13
    MidtermOctober 27
    Quiz 2November 8
    FinalDecember 6, 1:30 - 3:18 pm