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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Social Psychology by Wesleyan University

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About the Course

Ever wonder why people do what they do? This course—which includes more than $1,000 of video and reading materials—offers some answers based on the latest research from social psychology. Students taking the course for a Certificate will also receive free membership in Social Psychology Network (SocialPsychology.org). COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM PROFESSOR PLOUS: Each of us is dealt a different hand in life, but we all face similar questions when it comes to human behavior: What leads us to like one person and dislike another? How do conflicts and prejudices develop, and how can they be reduced? Can psychological research help protect the environment, and if so, how? This course offers a brief introduction to classic and contemporary social psychology, covering topics such as decision making, persuasion, group behavior, personal attraction, and factors that promote health and well-being. Our focus will be on surprising, entertaining, and intriguing research findings that are easy to apply in daily life. The course will also draw from the websites of Social Psychology Network, the world's largest online community devoted to social psychology. I hope you'll join me for this course, have fun, and learn some useful information that enriches your life....

Top reviews

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Jun 12, 2020

Very interesting course, tons of great material. Of all the courses I have taken so far in Coursera, this is one of the few that has pushed me to focus on the material we were going over-great course.

RC

Aug 18, 2019

I loved this course. It covered all the topics I was interested in and was thoroughly engaging and well-organised. Professor Plous is a great teacher and has designed a wonderful course in this MOOC.

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By Nurdan K

Aug 14, 2020

It was a great course. I learnt a lot but the videos were too long to watch. It made me tired a bit.

By 徐艺宁

Jul 9, 2023

very good,I learned a lot in this class, and the teacher also talked about everything

By elia f

Aug 24, 2020

Very very very interesting lessons with a serious final exam.

Many thanks to prof. Plous

By Carya M

Jul 23, 2022

A good introduction, not too technical, although the videos are a little bit outdated.

By Mariel M B C

Jun 2, 2020

Great course!! I've learned so much! I plan to apply some of the knowledge in my life.

By Rifat H A

Jul 7, 2020

Great course indeed. Thank you Wesleyan University and specially Prof. Scott Plous.

By Stefano E

Mar 1, 2019

Great course with a lot of interesting info and with a very nice and funny teacher.

By Ramalingam. R

May 8, 2022

An unexpectedly enlightening experience. Totally worth our time. Thank you to all.

By Đức T V

Jun 24, 2020

A very fun and interactive course with lots of interesting things to learn about.

By Aditya S

Jun 28, 2021

It is a great course. Helped me a lot to build myself as a better individual.

By Andilyn M V

Dec 22, 2023

I learned a lot in this course and hoping to adapt it in my daily life :)

By koyyada s

Nov 6, 2020

Best Course in a Coursera and one of the best professor i have ever seen.

By 18UCMA175

Jul 25, 2020

gud we can learn alot from this am to planing to study social psychology

By Dzashe N

Jan 2, 2020

opens a different to thinking and a better approach to the daily world

By Shruti K

Jul 9, 2021

It would be great if we could review our final test after passing it.

By Mpho I

May 8, 2024

I'm looking for a credited course because I really enjoy psychology.

By Nidhi s

Jul 12, 2020

I had great experience with course when I was learning this course.

By Zarana J

Oct 11, 2020

Great course to know some psychology about ourselves and others.

By Giacomo P

May 14, 2020

Very interesting course! Lots of topics and amazing informations

By Saadman K

May 24, 2020

The course was awesome. But the finals are really hard to pass.

By Polina S

Aug 14, 2024

Interesting course, but it takes a lot of time to finish

By Justin N C F

Jul 27, 2020

I learned so much in this course! Thank you, Professor!

By Amanda N

Jul 15, 2020

A lot of material and one very difficult last exam.

By Denise C

Jan 16, 2019

A lot of work but a lot to learn in a fun way!