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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.

JM

Aug 15, 2020

Professor Plous made me understand the lessons because he explained well all the lessons, and he provided enough information about the Social Psychology. More power to Coursera and Professor Plous :)

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By Andrei T

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Jul 24, 2020

A lot of info ingrained into the course.

The tasks you have to do are a bit complicated and it is a bit hard for someone outside the field, but it gets there!

Totally recommended

By Manuela S

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Jul 10, 2020

Extremely well structured, full of contents and interesting resources. The Prof. was engaging and very competent. It felt like following a proper uni course.

Glad I attended it!

By R.A. L

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Jun 8, 2020

The greatest and the most wonderful course which I have done through Coursera. Learned lots of things which are relevant to both external and internal relationships. Thank you!

By KANUPRIYA J

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May 7, 2020

It is one of the most engaging courses in Coursera. It was so informative and professor Scott is such a nice instructor. I am glad that I took this course. It really changed me

By Abhinav

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Aug 5, 2021

This course was really amazing, I think more people should enroll in this course. It really helps you to think about the social happenings and what it was. Really good course.

By Lisa-Marie C

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Dec 18, 2020

The course was much more in-depth than I expected from a Coursera course, at least more so than the previous courses I had taken. I found it very interesting and informative.

By Beenish R

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Oct 28, 2020

This course was amazing and i learned a lot from it. The best part are the challenging and interesting assignments of course. Instructor was too good in explaining everything.

By Priscilla M

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Sep 22, 2020

IT IS ANA AMAZING COURSE AND REALLY FUN TO ATTEND..... IT IS INDEED VERY INTERACTIVE. AND ESPECIALLY PROF. SCOTT PLOUS IS INCREDIBLY AMAZING HUMAN BEING AND A GREAT INSTRUCTOR

By Marisa N

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Nov 25, 2020

Professor Plous, thank you for creating this amazing course. I have immensely enjoyed learning about this topic and value what you bring to the subject of Social Psychology.

By Anabelle P

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Nov 13, 2020

this course is very interesting and knowledgeable. I learned a lot o this course, Thank you to the wonderful and great instructor Mr. Scott Plous. Godbless and more powers!!!

By IGNACIO A G M

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Nov 4, 2020

This has been really a wonderfull journey, id like to thanks the professor and wesleyan university for the oportunity, and of course thanks to coursera for made it possible.

By rutendo g

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Jun 6, 2020

I really appreciate the opportunity to increase my knowledge. I enjoyed a lot. the lectures were clear & apprehensive! thank you wesylen uni. I totally recommend this course

By Mariam R

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May 9, 2020

Probably the best course I've taken; online or in class. I wish everyone made courses like this. The determination and hard work that Professor put into this is commendable.

By Nathania A F

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Jun 18, 2020

Professor Plous has done an amazing job on making an interesting and interactive course about Social Psychology. Thank you for your amazing effort and teaching, Professor!

By Alexey T

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May 7, 2020

This is one of the best psychology courses on the Internet!

Many thanks to Professor Plus and Coursera for the opportunities, for new knowledge and new skills!

Best Regards!

By Ajna

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Aug 22, 2020

Great course with lots of information about the behaviour of society. Instructor too is well informed. In my opinion, everyone should do this course for a better tomorrow.

By Hadir S

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Aug 18, 2020

This course was amazing! I loved every second of it, and Professor Plous's warmth, sense of humor, and vast amount of information made this both informative and enjoyable.

By Trang N

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Jun 29, 2020

When I completed the course, I felt like I just left a warm hug. That's how good the course is :)

Great instructor and a truly nice community of learners. Highly recommend!

By Mary H

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Aug 27, 2022

This is a fantastic course, so many great lecturers, speakers and the excellent course lecturer/co-ordinator. The case studies, videos and reading material were superb.

By Mireille G

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Jan 13, 2022

Enjoyed every bit of this course! You understand yourself, and people around you more. Alo, so much effort was put into this course by Professor Scott and his colleagues.

By Shun F C

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Aug 13, 2020

Nice course. But the since the assignments are peers to evaluate, so I have seen 5 out of 9 people are cheating and I have reported them. They are using the same passage.

By YuenJiaJun

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Jul 7, 2020

fantastic course. you get access to alot of insightful videos and many relevant case studies. it invites you to think deep and see how it applies to your own daily lives.

By Kayra T

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Dec 2, 2019

I did myself a huge favor by taking this course. It was very enlightining. Thank all who made it possible and special thanks to Scott Plous for being such a good speaker.

By Sopiko L

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Dec 11, 2020

It was so much interesting , so exiting change my view in life in so many Ways Thank you . For Professor Scott Plous . Wesleyn University for this Incredible Opportunity

By khushboo l

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Jun 23, 2020

at first i wasn't sure whether i should do this course or not , but this course is worth it. I love our mentor Prof. Scott Plous, he taught us so well. I will miss him..