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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 Mary E

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Aug 24, 2021

Enjoyed very much, very interesting.

By PRAVEEN G

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Nov 7, 2020

This course is so much helpful for me

By Varshini K

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Sep 21, 2020

Amazing topics covered in this course

By Clara R M F

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Sep 12, 2020

Amazing teacher and excellent course!

By Pranay N P

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May 12, 2020

Best course Ever.

Thankyou Scott Plous

By Sania Z

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Nov 5, 2022

Great resource for social psychology

By Miles A L

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Feb 22, 2022

Great course!! I recommend it to all

By Angelique B

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Jan 13, 2022

I love everything about this course!

By Audrie l

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Jun 9, 2021

practical and easy to learn. thanks

By Mirac T

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Dec 22, 2020

It was really good course.Thank you.

By Anne L

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Sep 30, 2020

Great professor!! Very interactive!!

By Karan Y

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Sep 17, 2020

It was good start for new journey...

By Yelamanchili S

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May 1, 2020

It was an amazing course to be done.

By Amela N

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Apr 21, 2020

Amazing and interesting experience!!

By Yasith S I G

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Oct 28, 2025

Great course indeed! learned a lot!

By Justus M

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Sep 16, 2022

I loved the fun in the facilitator

By Aaron W

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Feb 17, 2022

It is very usful in our daily life.

By Isabella Y

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Dec 11, 2021

Very good course and well designed.

By Nayana G

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Sep 9, 2020

A great course! Truly learnt a lot!

By Alexander M

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Sep 2, 2020

It is worth more than an excitement

By Jayanth H

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Jun 12, 2020

Great course and vibrant community!

By Adebayo O

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May 26, 2020

Great course with amazing knowledge

By Maryeme Z

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Dec 10, 2023

very fun and helpful course. 10/10

By Ayesha H

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Feb 14, 2021

very informative course, loved it!