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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

EG

May 21, 2021

The course is great. There are plenty of study materials provided and the lecturer is very good. Items studied in this course are immensely helpful in understanding group thinking and group behavior.

RC

Aug 19, 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 Saadman K

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May 24, 2020

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

By Polina S

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Aug 14, 2024

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

By Justin N C F

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Jul 27, 2020

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

By A.M. O

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Jan 20, 2025

It's a great course. I will recommend everyone to try.

By Amanda N

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Jul 15, 2020

A lot of material and one very difficult last exam.

By Denise C

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Jan 16, 2019

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

By Jose E F N J

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Aug 8, 2022

Interesting, well developed and nicely taugth

By Deleted A

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Dec 6, 2020

actually focus so you can pass the final exam

By Igor I

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May 15, 2019

Good and engaging but i didnt like homework

By bo_Juma _

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Sep 9, 2024

دوره جميله جدا قضيت وقت حلو معكم يا أصدقاء

By Nahom G

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Feb 9, 2024

I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a lot.

By Dharshana M

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Jul 3, 2020

A Great course with interactive sessions

By Luigi M

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Feb 26, 2020

Extremely well made and informative.

By Shriti S

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Jul 2, 2020

Such an amazing course... Loved it.

By Qiuyu C

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Dec 27, 2020

Interesting and attractive course!

By Sam E

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Jun 3, 2020

Enjoyed very much, would recommend

By Sarka P

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Jun 3, 2020

Very interesting course to me.

By shuhei n

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Jul 7, 2020

ビデオに改善の余地はあるが、概ね話の内容としてはためになる

By RIDDHI R B

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Nov 15, 2024

The course was overall good

By Mary A H

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Dec 10, 2018

Nice overview of the field.

By Lisa D F G C C

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Nov 30, 2020

A very challenging course!

By SHAIK K K

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Mar 4, 2022

nice and realiable course

By Shruti S

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Nov 17, 2020

Course was very good .

By POOJAA K A

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Aug 27, 2020

It is useful to learn

By Asma A

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Nov 9, 2022

Enjoyed and Learned!