Course # 31941 Section Number 1 Day(s) Tu- Th Time(s) 9:30am-10:50am Term Spring 2025 Course Instructor Kim Wolske Syllabus Course Overview 3/14/24 Many policies are aimed at influencing people's behavior. The most well-intentioned policies can fail, however, if they are not designed to be compatible with the way people actually think and make decisions. This course will draw from the fields of cognitive, social, and environmental psychology to (1) examine the ways in which human behavior deviates from the standard rational actor model typically assumed by economics, and (2) provide strategies for improving the design, implementation, and evaluation of public-facing policies. The basic premise of this course is that a foundational understanding of human behavior can lead not only to more effective policies, but enhanced decision-making and well-being. This course was previously titled Psychology for Policy Designers. Quarter Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Spring 2025 Behavioral Science and Public Policy Kim Wolske Tuesday, Thursday 9:30am-10:50am Syllabus Spring 2025 Behavioral Science and Public Policy Kim Wolske Tuesday, Thursday 11:00am-12:20pm Syllabus Recent News More news Student Profile: Zoe Bultman, Persuasive Writing Credential’24 Mon., December 23, 2024 2024 in Review: Our Most Engaging Moments Fri., December 20, 2024 Alumni Profile: Rachel Blume, Policy Analytics Credential’24 Thu., December 19, 2024 Upcoming Events More events Persuasive Writing Credential Mini Class Tue., January 07, 2025 | 7:30 PM The Keller Center 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Data and Policy Summer Program (DPSS) Information Session with Alumni Wed., January 08, 2025 | 7:00 AM The Keller Center 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., January 08, 2025 | 12:00 PM