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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

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.

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.

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By Miles A L

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Feb 23, 2022

Great course!! I recommend it to all

By Angelique B

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Jan 14, 2022

I love everything about this course!

By Audrie l

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Jun 10, 2021

practical and easy to learn. thanks

By Mirac T

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Dec 23, 2020

It was really good course.Thank you.

By Anne L

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Oct 1, 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 22, 2020

Amazing and interesting experience!!

By Yasith S I G

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Oct 29, 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 18, 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 13, 2020

Great course and vibrant community!

By Adebayo O

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May 27, 2020

Great course with amazing knowledge

By Maryeme Z

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Dec 11, 2023

very fun and helpful course. 10/10

By Ayesha H

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Feb 14, 2021

very informative course, loved it!

By Brenda S

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Nov 7, 2020

Very good course i learned so much

By Terra

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Sep 1, 2020

Interesting course, great teacher.

By Mario U M M

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Aug 8, 2020

The best Psychology Course ever!!!

By salwa e m

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Jul 18, 2020

Great course and great instructor!

By Julien G

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Mar 13, 2020

Exceptional ! Thank you very much.

By Betty L

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Aug 6, 2023

Very interesting and informative!

By Aditya H

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Oct 1, 2022

very nice and informative course