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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 R J

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May 11, 2022

it is one of the best courses I have done on coursera

By Srdjan S

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Jan 5, 2021

Precise sublimation of key aspects as well as history

By Nishat T (

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Jul 25, 2020

It was an awesome experience.I thoroughly enjoyed it.

By Akeem A

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Jul 10, 2020

The Instructor,Professor Scott Plous gave everything.

By DHRUVI S

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Jul 8, 2020

Amazing course!.

Very very interesting and educating.

By Cheyenne M

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May 4, 2020

Learned so much from this course ! Highly recommended

By sj g

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Apr 28, 2020

A superb course to take, will help you in any aspect.

By Guy I

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Sep 30, 2024

Thank you all for a great course - i learned so much

By Hoor F

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Jul 23, 2022

this course was outstanding and extremely benefecial

By Luz R C S

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Oct 13, 2021

I really liked this course I learn a lot, thank you.

By Dr. A K C

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Jul 12, 2021

Excellent wish to learn more through similar courses

By Ee S R C

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Jul 6, 2020

A very informative, useful, engaging and fun course.

By Darshita A

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Jun 2, 2020

Amazing!!!! Specially the special contents provided.

By Brittney H

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Apr 18, 2020

A wonderful course that I thoroughly enjoyed taking.

By Linda S

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Feb 28, 2019

It is a nice and fun course with a great instructor!

By Anh T Q T

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Feb 22, 2019

Hands down the best course I've taken on coursera :)

By Stella S

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Mar 29, 2022

Very supportive, methodical and essential lesson !!

By Eleanor P

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Feb 27, 2022

Excellent course. Very informative and interactive.

By Latifa S

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Sep 14, 2021

I enjoyed every bit of it, and I have learned alot

By Julieta B

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Jan 17, 2021

An excellent course! very complete and educational!

By Saumil P

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Dec 23, 2020

Great experience, learned a lot. Very very helpful.

By LOPEZ M F C

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Aug 11, 2020

The best course I took on line. Thanks Mr. S. Plous

By Michael J D

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Jul 11, 2020

Excellent course, very interactive and educational.

By Lilly L

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Jun 19, 2020

So interesting! As well the videos by the lecturer!

By Tommy N

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Jan 28, 2020

anyone should do it at least once in your lifetime!