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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

AB

Oct 9, 2020

This was such an educational and fun course. I learnt so much about the mind and how it works with regards to people and situations. Thank you so much. This course changed my life for the better

SM

Mar 14, 2021

A fundamentally important course that teaches about humans as social beings and how a myriad of factors affect those social relationships. Scott Plous is an excellent Social Psychology Instructor.

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By Dr J M L

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May 25, 2020

Thanks soooo much!!! you are the best teacher

By tunde a

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May 20, 2020

Very insightful. Requires a lot of dedication

By Ghadeer F

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May 10, 2025

I enjoyed this course and I loved it so much

By Wenjung K

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May 16, 2022

I reall like the course, and thanks Teacher.

By Julien M

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Aug 29, 2021

This course is one of my greatest discovery.

By Ntiranyibagira J

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Mar 31, 2021

I am very pleased to study social psychology

By ISMAIL K

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Nov 27, 2020

It was a wonderful course. I benefited a lot

By Jessica C

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Sep 14, 2020

wonderful introduction to social psychology!

By Deleted A

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Sep 14, 2020

Great course. Thanks Instructor and Coursera

By Daryl C

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Aug 10, 2020

It was very useful and worthy to be studied.

By Michael F

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Jul 14, 2020

Excellent course. Would highly recommend it.

By Claudia E

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May 16, 2020

Super Professor and very interesting Course!

By Lesley F

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Jan 14, 2019

Learned so much, the final exam is not easy!

By Haresh S

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Feb 6, 2024

The course is perfect. Thank you very much.

By Moon M S

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Jul 29, 2021

Very informative. It's tough but enjoyable.

By Кирова А С

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May 15, 2021

Best course I've ever had my entire life!!!

By NATALIE N

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Dec 8, 2020

Most influential course I have ever taken!!

By Sara Z

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Oct 13, 2020

One of the best courses I have ever joined!

By Asif-Uz-Zaman K

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Sep 5, 2020

Excellent Course! Now I know myself better.

By Camila C

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Aug 20, 2020

Extremely well guided and very interactive.

By youssef

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Aug 12, 2020

First experiance in this cours and the best

By Rukantha P

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Jun 15, 2020

Excellent course provide valuable knowledge

By Mustafa S

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Jun 15, 2019

Easy, Joyful, inspirational and interesting

By Diana R M

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Nov 14, 2025

un curso muy interasande aprendi muchisimo