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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

DN

Mar 30, 2021

I believe that every student needs to take this course regardless of the student's major. I thank God that I took the course. I am grateful for the financial aid that enabled me to take the course.

JM

Aug 15, 2020

Professor Plous made me understand the lessons because he explained well all the lessons, and he provided enough information about the Social Psychology. More power to Coursera and Professor Plous :)

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By Justin B

May 21, 2020

Excellent course. The lectures are clear and impactful and the readings are useful

By Zuki z

Aug 12, 2024

Very knowledge providing course... although it is time taking but I learned a lot!

By CHRISTIAN F C Q

Feb 15, 2023

Excelente curso, enriquecedor y lleno de información valiosa. me encanto. gracias.

By Dokku P

Sep 8, 2020

A complete course for social psychology, very interactive and interesting course!.

By Jannelle M F

Jun 9, 2020

A very interesting course. You will be able to gain more knowledge in this course.

By Naveen B

May 25, 2020

Fantastic Course. Professor teaching this is amazing. Highly recommend this class.

By Deleted A

May 20, 2020

Professor Plous is one of the best personality I've seen in my life. Thanks a lot.

By Anant J

May 15, 2020

Amazing !!! Teacher was very good!!! Got to know lot about behavior people display

By nihar j

Apr 30, 2020

This course is highly informational and helps you to understand the world better:)

By D S

Apr 25, 2020

EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING THE MENTOR, THE INTERACTIVE VIDEOS AND THE PEER DISCUSSION.

By OLADUNNI C O

Dec 9, 2023

Very educative and gives more understanding of people, imagination and behaviour

By Misbah M

Jan 12, 2022

GREAT INSTRUCTOR, SUPERB WAY OF TEACHING . VERY INFORMATIVE TOPICS OF THE COURSE.

By Viona U

Nov 22, 2021

Thank you so much for the lecturer, he was so friendly and super good at teaching

By Srinisha Y

Mar 2, 2021

It was a very informative course and it helped me in my professional development.

By MyoMyo H

Sep 25, 2020

This course is really great and useful to me.I can now apply it in my daily life.

By Shreyansh D

Aug 27, 2020

It was an awesome course which taught me many different things. Loved it so much!

By Olivia W

Mar 18, 2020

Super engaging, informative, and interesting course. Would recommend to everyone.

By Cynthia W

Nov 15, 2019

Dr. Plous is very engaging and I really enjoyed delving into social psychology!!!

By Beirong L

May 18, 2019

Very good course, and I recommend it to everyone who is interested in psychology.

By Dan P

Apr 12, 2022

I gained a great deal of new perspectives and understanding through this course.

By Bilyana B

Sep 12, 2020

Great experience! Amazing instructor! I would definitely recommend that course!

By Ana C T

May 12, 2020

Excelent.Thank you Coursera and big thank you to the Profesor!Great experience.

By Suna D

Aug 8, 2025

Scott Plous, Professor, thank you very much. I am grateful to my dear teacher.

By Nathalia C

Feb 15, 2023

The course was full of interesting content, very well elaborated and complete.

By Rob W

Jul 30, 2020

Course does a great job off effectively covering a sizable amount of material.