Об этом курсе: 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.
Для кого этот курс: This course is for anyone interested in human behavior—all are welcome!
Автор: Wesleyan University
Преподаватели: Scott Plous, Professor of Psychology; Executive Director, Social Psychology Network; recipient of the American Psychological Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching
Department of Psychology
| Уровень | Начинающий |
| Язык | English, Субтитры: Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified) |
| Как пройти курс | Чтобы пройти курс, выполните все оцениваемые задания. |
Программа курса
НЕДЕЛЯ 1
WEEK 1: Social Perceptions and Misperceptions
This week's goals are to: (1) learn what social psychology is and why it's worth studying; (2) take a "snapshot" of your thinking at the start of the course; (3) see how perceptions of reality are psychologically constructed; and (4) witness the shocking speed at which social judgments are made.
9 видео, 5 материала для самостоятельного изучения, 2 тренировочных теста
- Reading: How the Course Works
- Видео: Lecture 1.1: Welcome, Social Psychers!
- Видео: Lecture 1.2: Course Logistics: Some Rules of the Road
- Reading: Reading 1.1 - Introducing Social Psychology
- Видео: Lecture 1.3: Tour of Social Psychology Network and Invitation to Join
- Reading: How to Join Social Psychology Network
- Reading: Editing Your SPN Member Page
- 练习测验: Snapshot Quiz, Part 1: Complete before Lecture 1.4
- 练习测验: Snapshot Quiz, Part 2: Complete before Lecture 1.4
- Видео: Lecture 1.4: The Psychological Construction of Reality
- Видео: Lecture 1.5: Confirmation Bias
- Видео: Lecture 1.6: Self-Fulfilling Prophecies
- Видео: Lecture 1.7: Thin Slices: Social Judgments in the Blink of an Eye
- Видео: Lecture 1.8: What Other People Think of You
- Reading: Bonus Reading 1.1 - On Being Sane in Insane Places
Оцениваемый: Assignment #1: The Random Assignment Assignment
НЕДЕЛЯ 2
WEEK 2: The Psychology of Self-Presentation and Persuasion
This week's goals are to: (1) learn how people explain their behavior and the behavior of others; (2) explore the link between attitudes and behavior; (3) understand what cognitive dissonance is and why it matters; and (4) gain some practical tips from the science of persuasion and social influence.
9 видео, 4 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Reading: Reading 2.1 - The Self in a Social World
- Видео: Lecture 2.2: Some Twists and Turns When Explaining Behavior
- Видео: Lecture 2.3: Is the Attitude Bone Connected to the Behavior Bone?
- Reading: Peer Assessment FAQ
- Видео: Lecture 2.4: Cognitive Dissonance and Self-Perception
- Видео: Lecture 2.5: Two Flavors of Dissonance: Vanilla and Earthworm
- Видео: Bonus Video 2.1: A Conversation with Elliot Aronson
- Видео: Lecture 2.6: How to Be Persuasive
- Reading: Reading 2.2 - Two Routes to Attitude Change
- Видео: Lecture 2.7: Secrets from the Science of Persuasion (Guest Lecture)
- Видео: Lecture 2.8: The Ins and Outs of Social Influence
- Reading: Reading 2.3 - Crafting Normative Messages to Protect the Environment
Оцениваемый: Assignment #2: What Social Impression Do You Make?
НЕДЕЛЯ 3
WEEK 3: Obedience, Conformity, and Deindividuation
This week's goals are to: (1) understand the psychological dynamics of obedience to authority; (2) review studies on group pressure and conformity; (3) learn about the dark side of deindividuation; and (4) consider ethical issues related to psychology research.
10 видео, 5 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Reading: Reading 3.1 - Chapter 3 of Myers: Social Beliefs and Judgments
- Видео: Assigned Video 3.1: Obedience (Stanley Milgram's Classic Documentary)
- Видео: Lecture 3.2: Obedience to Authority (Part 2: Watch After Milgram Video)
- Видео: Bonus Video 3.1: Stanley Milgram Discusses His Electric Shock Generator
- Видео: Bonus Video 3.2: What Was Stanley Milgram Like?
- Reading: Reading 3.2 - Replicating Milgram: Would People Still Obey Today?
- Reading: Bonus Reading 3.1 - How Nice People Get Corrupted
- Видео: Lecture 3.3: Group Pressure and Conformity (Part 1)
- Видео: Lecture 3.4: Group Pressure and Conformity (Part 2)
- Reading: Bonus Reading 3.2 - Opinions and Social Pressure
- Видео: Lecture 3.5: The Dark Side of Deindividuation (Part 1: Watch Before Quiet Rage)
- Видео: Assigned Video 3.2: Quiet Rage: The Stanford Prison Experiment
- Видео: Lecture 3.6: The Dark Side of Deindividuation (Part 2: Watch After Quiet Rage)
- Reading: Bonus Reading 3.3 - The SPE: Ethics and Extensions
Оцениваемый: Assignment #3: Post Some Questions or Comments
НЕДЕЛЯ 4
WEEK 4: Group Behavior: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
This week's goals are to: (1) examine behavioral dynamics within and between groups; (2) see what happens when people fall prey to the Abilene Paradox; (3) read about social loafing, groupthink, and group polarization; and (4) learn effective ways to reduce prejudice and discrimination in daily life.
7 видео, 4 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: Assigned Video 4.1: The Abilene Paradox
- Reading: Reading 4.1 - Many Hands Make Diminished Responsibility
- Reading: Bonus Reading 4.1 - Doing Together What We Would Not Do Alone
- Reading: Reading 4.2 - How Groups Intensify Decisions
- Видео: Lecture 4.2: How Categorical Thinking Gives Rise to Prejudice
- Видео: Assigned Video 4.2: Race: The Power of an Illusion
- Видео: Assigned Video 4.3: Middle Sexes: Redefining He and She
- Видео: Lecture 4.3: The Minimal Group: From Dots to Discrimination in 60 Seconds
- Видео: Lecture 4.4: When Intergroup Biases Don't Feel Like Biases
- Reading: Reading 4.3 - Psychology of Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination
Оцениваемый: Assignment #4: The Diet & Lifestyle Choices Interview
НЕДЕЛЯ 5
WEEK 5: Mid-Course Break
This week offers a chance to catch up on any course material that you've missed. There are no required videos or readings, but for those of you whose week wouldn't be complete without a little social psychology, please enjoy the optional materials in Week 5!
2 видео, 4 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Reading: Bonus Reading 5.1 - Cyranoids
- Reading: Bonus Audio 5.1: Buzzer
- Reading: Bonus Reading 5.2 - How Social Status Shapes Race
- Видео: Bonus Video 5.2: Hangout with Philip G. Zimbardo
- Reading: Bonus Audio 5.2: Stereotypes Drive Perceptions of Race
НЕДЕЛЯ 6
WEEK 6: Helping, Hurting, and Peacemaking
This week's goals are to: (1) look at the factors that influence whether people will help one another; (2) examine the roots of aggression, violence, and terrorism; (3) learn psychological techniques to promote peace and sustainable living; and (4) carry out a personal experiment in which you spend 24 hours living as compassionately as possible.
6 видео, 7 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Reading: Reading 6.1 - When Do People Help?
- Видео: Lecture 6.2: The Triggers of Aggression
- Reading: Reading 6.2 - The Nature and Nurture of Aggression
- Reading: Bonus Reading 6.1 - Heat and Violence
- Видео: Lecture 6.3: Countering Terrorism: Is Psychology Mightier Than the Sword?
- Reading: Reading 6.3 - Causes of Conflict
- Reading: Bonus Reading 6.2 - How Social Science Can Reduce Terrorism
- Видео: Lecture 6.4: Halting the Lions of War by Taking the Third Side
- Видео: Lecture 6.5: Israel and Iran: A Love Story?
- Reading: Bonus Reading 6.3 - Psychology of Climate Change Communication
- Видео: Lecture 6.6: The Day of Compassion
- Reading: Honors Assignment: Small Group Discussion (Instructions)
Оцениваемый: Assignment #5: The Day of Compassion
Оцениваемый: Honors Assignment: Small Group Discussion (Quiz)
НЕДЕЛЯ 7
WEEK 7: A Happy End to the Course
This week's goals are to: (1) consider whether empathy is a "magic bullet" for addressing social problems; (2) learn what the most important ingredients are for a happy life; (3) find out what researchers have discovered about romantic attraction and close relationships; and (4) hear about additional resources and organizations if you want to continue studying social psychology.
7 видео, 3 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: Assigned Video 7.1: This Emotional Life: Understanding Happiness
- Видео: Lecture 7.2: How to Buy Happiness
- Видео: Lecture 7.3: Romantic Attraction and Close Relationships
- Reading: Reading 7.1 - Who Likes Whom?
- Видео: Lecture 7.4: Concluding Remarks: Where to Go From Here
- Видео: Bonus Video 7.1: Hangout with Mahzarin Banaji
- Видео: Bonus Video 7.2: Hangout with Daniel Gilbert
- Reading: Final Exam FAQ
- Reading: Social Psychology Glossary (Study Aid)
Оцениваемый: Take the Exam Now
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