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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.

RC

Aug 18, 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.

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By Laura M R R

Aug 2, 2020

This course is one of the essentials for whoever person studying whatever field, it applies for every single aspect in human life, and the best Teacher ever with the funniest and knowdlegable methodology. Really loved this course.

By Fernando B L

Jul 26, 2020

215/5000

The Social Psychology course is wonderful. Interesting, creative and inspiring. I am very grateful to all colleagues and teachers, especially to the fun and didactic Professor Plous! I would love to welcome you to Brazil!

By Kaiomi J

Apr 30, 2020

This was one of the best courses. Even though I never met professor Plous, it always felt like I saw him everyday and knew him personally. Great content, and it taught me so much more than I thought there was to Social Psychology.

By Anita S

Mar 17, 2021

This course has not only helped me understand human behaviour but also helped me take an introspective look at myself and will further benefit me with my career and life.

Thank you professor Scott Plous, for this amazing journey.

By Denys K

Feb 4, 2021

It was pleasant for me to pass journey of the course! It helped me to realize effects that are happening: bystander, social loafing, conformity... Now I have another ideas that I had before course.

Thank you professor Scott Plous!

By Rachelle L

May 24, 2020

Great experience, I really enjoyed the challenge of sharing and learning about others and Social Psychology. I believe this can be a great resource to have for many personal and workplace situations that come up from day to day!

By E A

Jul 27, 2023

I greatly appreciate the life of Scott Plous excellent work team. This course is highly recommended. Suitable for all professionals or not. I really i loved it!! Never Felt me alone 🎁✔

Thanks a thousand.

Elizabeth Alfaro 💝

By James A H

Mar 3, 2021

Decided to use my furlough/lockdown time ( here in the UK ) usefully and try this course. Was not disappointed as found this to both tremendously informative AND entertaining. Now off to do my next course on personality types!

By Rita M

Dec 27, 2020

Our instructor changed my whole thinking towards psychology, taking this course was a challenge for me and I am glad I passed this course with honors, and more importantly with lots of life lessons to keep . Thank you Dr. Plous

By Aditya G

Dec 20, 2020

Very nice and informative course. Mentor has taken an excellent amount of hard work to create this course. Best course for those who want to get the introductory knowledge of psychology and to explore the different areas in it.

By humera b

Dec 14, 2020

It was enjoyable, and I learned a lot of new things. if you want to be a social psychologist you should definitely go for this course. It isn't too hard but isn't easy either. nothing is easy in life so go for it if you want to

By Olalere I O

May 8, 2020

As far as social psychology is concerned, there's no better tutor than Professor Scott. He makes learning so fun, intriguing and interesting. By purchasing social psychology from Wesleyan University, you'll get value for money.

By Diana S

Mar 27, 2021

Excellent content and even better delivery. If you want to understand human behaviour (and much more) and broaden your horizons, this is a must-enrol course. Insightful, thought-provoking, surprising and very enjoyable course.

By FRANCISCO E M L

Feb 8, 2021

Buen curso, me hubiera gustado que los textos tuvieran un tipo de letra y se pudieran copiar para llevarlos a un traductor, esto ayudaría a la gente que no domina el ingles, aunque entiendo porque el motivo de esa prohibición.

By Audric T

Jun 7, 2021

Well taught course by Professor Scott Plous, a wide variety of reading materials and accompanying videos to explain and elaborate on the content. Interesting and thought-provoking assignments as well, I thoroughly enjoyed it!

By Beatrice O

May 16, 2020

I am very happy about this course. I helped me a lot in understanding others and myself. From the beginning of this course, I have started applying social psychology teachings in my daily life.

Thank you very much, Professor!

By Martha I H G

Aug 22, 2024

Excellent course! All the classes and teaching materials provided were of excellent quality, very creative and engaging. Even after finishing the course, I remain motivated to seek even more knowledge in Social Psychology.

By Thierry O

Jan 22, 2022

Excellent, I attended more than 40 moocs and this is the best so far! Best in materials, food for thoughts, inspiration and even humour. Yoiur team did a very good job.Please keep us posted should you prepare another mooc.

By Pubali C

Jun 23, 2020

I loved the course! The contents were very informative and interesting. Thank you coursera and Proff Plous for setting up such a course which was so interesting for students like me who had never studied psychology before!

By 19BMU002_Amiritha V

Sep 13, 2022

I really thank the mentors for this course, very clear explanation.I really saw the world in different perception before taking this course, now i quiet well understand on people and our surrounding.Thank you once again .

By Sofía R

Aug 24, 2020

This course has helped me in both my professional and personal life. I found it very interesting and easy to understand even though I didn't study Psychology.

Excellent teacher and very good video references and readings.

By Lim K B J

Jun 10, 2020

One of the best course in understanding Social Psychology. The content, readings, assignments and exams were well thought out . I enjoyed the lectures and the videos by Prof. Scott Plous. Excellent course ! Thank You!

By Paolo P

Jun 9, 2020

Great, great content! Prof Plous was very engaging and the course material, recommended readings and tasks were really good! I made a dozen friends that I hope to keep in touch with plus learned a lot about me and others!

By DUNG T P

Jan 16, 2021

This course is excellent. I have learnt a lot of information about social psychology. The example and experiment were also good for my research. Once again thank you so much for hard work who create a astonishing course.

By Maharaja P S

Jan 5, 2021

Undoubtedly the best Coursera course I ever attended. Prof. Scott Plous is very knowledgeable and is highly effective in teaching. Highly recommend this course for anyone wanting to learn the basics of Social Psychology.