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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 sushma d

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Jan 1, 2024

i find it very challenging and worth it also as being social animal i feel i should be sensible enough to socialize and understand within me and surrounding me.

By Eden L

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Oct 16, 2020

Really fascinating and eye-opening concepts that get you to look at what is happening in the world through the lens of a social psychologist. Strongly recommend

By Nisrine N

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Jun 1, 2020

I loves this course, very rich with a lot interesting real life experiments videos and reading. The instructor Dr. Plous is great, highest respect (Chapeau bas)

By Vinay S

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Apr 20, 2020

The course was immensely helpful for giving me a rational and clear perspective. I highly recommend taking this course by super interesting professor Scout Plus

By Redempta R C

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Sep 18, 2021

Loved being a part of this course. cant thank professor Scott Plous enough for being an amazing teacher and coursera for giving us this wonderful opportunity!!

By Hilary D

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Sep 3, 2020

I had a great experience taking this course. Not only is it an interesting course, the professor Scott Plous makes things fun to learn. I would 100% recommend!

By Glori V

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Jun 24, 2020

Awesome course! I enjoy it because it is very usefull in those days. Help me a lot to understand how connect and be more empathy with my family and community.

By Liew W Y

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Jun 17, 2020

Wonderful and interactive programme with great informative videos and guest speakers. And of course, kudos to Scott Plous for delivering such impactful agenda.

By Elena D

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May 25, 2020

Thank you! I had a great experience. This course is great for beginners as well as for people wanting to add and brush-up on their social psychology knowledge.

By Lindhsay S H M

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Aug 31, 2020

It is an excellent course, it will serve you in your daily life and above all at the end of the course it will no longer be tiresome but it will be a routine.

By Amelia C

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Jul 17, 2020

Amazing introduction to social psychology, the course was very interactive and covered a wide range of topics. Looking forward to studying this topic further.

By Naveen K

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Jun 6, 2020

One of the best courses to understanding the basics of Social Psychology. Course content is good and professor Scott Plous deliver it in an amazing way to us.

By Diane V

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May 16, 2020

Very interesting for my first course in Psychology. I liked Professor Pious and his teaching style.

As a result I am taking positive psychology next .

Thank you

By Richard T

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Apr 12, 2019

Fantastic course! The video lectures were very effective and the reading materials quite valuable. Thank you all so very much for this wonderful experience!

By Angie P

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Dec 24, 2018

this course is amazing , I want to keep doing it , I don't want it to end !!!

Scott is such a great teacher thank you so much for making it available to us !!

By George A

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Jul 30, 2023

To learn and understand human thinking and reaction with external influences and how individual mind could be shaped by the society this course got it all .

By N B

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Nov 5, 2022

The way things are taught makes it too easy to relate to and understand. The support throughout the course was impeccable. Thank you for such a great course.

By Sangeeta V

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Mar 1, 2021

This was a wonderful journey through which I have learnt a lot. Truly helpful and enjoyable.

Thank You Professor Scott Plous and the whole team of Coursera .

By Babin C

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Aug 16, 2020

This course helped me understand myself and the world better. It actually increased my inquisitiveness to understand psychology and neuroscience more deeply.

By Mayjan F B T

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Aug 2, 2020

One of the best course I've ever taken and it's completely for free! Thankyou coursera! Thankyou Mr. Scot! You should definitely enroll to this class, guys!

By Jeffrey L

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Nov 25, 2022

One of the most interesting and in-depth courses I have completed. Very well researched and strongly scientifically based.

Thoroughly recommended to anyone.

By Joy A A

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Feb 3, 2022

Please show me how to get my certificate now that I've finished my course, turned in all of my assignments, and passed the final exam. Thank you very much.

By Holly D

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Jun 5, 2021

Extremely interesting course, very engaging, and a joy to participate in. Its planted the seeds for a much larger journey in Social Psychology - thank you!

By Marcus G

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Mar 28, 2021

I really liked the course, the content as well as the presentation. Especially Scott's very pleasant and engaging way of talking about the topics. Chapeau!

By Mohana C

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Aug 26, 2020

The course was extremely well conducted. Professor Plous was very informative and humorous throughout the length of the course. I loved every minute of it!