The level of popularity you experienced in childhood and adolescence is still affecting you today in ways that you may not even realize. Learn about how psychologists study popularity and how these same concepts can be used in adulthood to be more successful at work, become better parents, and have a happier life.
Psychology of Popularity
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Reviewed on Dec 11, 2015
I love this course, I am new to coursera and have a passion for psychology and have gained lots of useful knowledge from this. 10/10 i recommend.
KM
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2016
The content was very interesting and understandable. As someone who has a B.S. in Psychology, this is one part of Social psychology that I never learned about until now.
MN
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2021
Very useful for understanding popularity in the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Good instructor, engaging videos, no readings, tough tests (at least some).
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