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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.

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 Janavi P

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Jun 25, 2020

This course was great. i personally really enjoyed it. great experiencde

By Mimansha P

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Jun 14, 2020

The course was knowledgeable and enjoyable at the same time. I loved it!

By Lamha C

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Apr 11, 2020

a mind blowing course and professor plous makes it even more interesting

By William S

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Jan 22, 2022

A brilliant choice to have a journey in Social Psychology. Have fun :)

By Mohamed A G

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Nov 18, 2020

The Best Class. As the Strategist said. lol Its was a great experience!

By Cholpon K

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Jun 22, 2020

Professor Plous has designed a great course - engaging and informative.

By Hasan R C

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Jun 27, 2019

Wonderful course from a wonderful professor.

Thank you for your efforts.

By Himanshi A

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Nov 16, 2020

Really Very Great Experience Thank You So Much For This Certificate...

By Aisha A R

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Apr 12, 2020

the fluid consistency of the course lets you absorb everything quickly

By Aditya K

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May 31, 2019

A must do for the ones who want to get a good overview of the subject!

By Angelica Z

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Jul 30, 2022

Thank you for this insighful cousre that gave me a lot to reflect on.

By Lorena S

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Apr 9, 2021

Easy to understand even if you barely have studied Psychology before.

By kailash p

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Oct 16, 2020

More insight knowledge and simplest way of understanding presentation

By Severyn K

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Sep 21, 2020

Everything was useful and interesting. The professor did a great job.

By Amrita T

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Jul 10, 2020

This was a super course, I can't thank Prof Plous enough (virtually!)

By Saidul I

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Jul 6, 2020

I highly recommend the course. It has been an outstanding experience.

By Edward K

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Jun 11, 2020

Glad to have gone through this journey..well done for a fantastic job

By Salil G P

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May 2, 2020

It was a great one . Really to work hard to pass . It's challenging.

By Abayomi T T

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Apr 21, 2020

You get to have great insight into knowing yourself and others better

By Mohamed E

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Oct 4, 2020

A great course that helped me finding the field that I will major in

By Meng-jie H

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Aug 9, 2020

So much passion in teaching from Prof. Plous. He is simply the best.

By Armstrong O

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Jul 7, 2020

Amazing Experience i will never forget

Thank you for an awesome class

By Stephen O

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Jun 9, 2020

Highly recommend this course for work, family life and just for fun.

By Anjitha S

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May 24, 2020

thank you coursera and prof. scott plous for this wonderfull class!!

By Anele N

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Sep 27, 2023

Scott Plous is an excellent teacher and this course offers so much!