Whenever people make decisions that depend upon what others do or are expected to do, they are playing games. Game theory explores how people should play games in order to achieve the best outcome. However, failing to employ an optimal strategy can reveal a great deal about the psychological processes involved in decision making. This course offers an introduction to game theory and explores why people fail to make optimal decisions. (Cannot be taken for credit after PY 435.) Meets the Critical Perspectives: Scientific Investigation of the Natural World requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: FRL requirement. (Not offered 2024-25).

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: FRL, Critical Perspectives: I

1 unit

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Spring 2024	Block 6	Introduction to Behavioral Game Theory	John Horner	Tutt Science Building 108	19 / 0	04/17/2024