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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.

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Sep 26, 2020

Such a wonderful course, enlightening, compelling and fun! Professor Plous is an amazing source of education and kindness throughout the 7 weeks.

Thank you soon much for this learning opportunity.

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By Mathan K M

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Feb 6, 2019

Assignments were interesting!

By Khine Z T

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Dec 25, 2020

I really enjoyed this class.

By Lily K

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Aug 22, 2020

I loved everything about it!

By Kurunayakage V S

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Aug 3, 2020

what a Wonderful Course...:)

By Murali P

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Jul 21, 2020

The best course I ever took.

By Sabrina W

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Jul 15, 2020

I really enjoyed this course

By Vaidehi G

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Jul 8, 2020

It was an amazing experience

By Arpan S

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Apr 28, 2020

Awesome course. Lot to learn

By p s

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May 30, 2019

exceptionally well crafted!!

By Luna G

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Jul 30, 2024

absolutely brilliant course

By Jorge P

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Oct 1, 2023

Absolutely fantastic course

By Adaku N

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Aug 20, 2022

Really enjoyed this course!

By Guthierres L

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Apr 28, 2021

Professor Plous is the best

By Ian P V

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Feb 18, 2021

Great course! very worth it

By Hoai V N

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Jan 8, 2021

Really fun and practical!!!

By Shmriti D

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Nov 2, 2020

Really happy and satisfied

By Gabriel P M

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Jul 15, 2020

The professor is excellent.

By Umang S

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Jul 4, 2020

One of the best course ever

By Yada V

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Jul 3, 2020

I love this course so much!

By Subhanarayan M

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Jul 2, 2020

One of the best MOOCs ever!

By Ayrton

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Jun 28, 2020

Very good intro. Thank you.

By LIM K H

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Apr 30, 2020

Thank you Professor Plous !

By Derrick I

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Jan 31, 2022

reset behind by two weeks

By Dimitrios R

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Sep 29, 2020

Great experience!

Congrats!