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).
Psychologie sociale
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Psychologie sociale
Université Wesleyenne
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Niveau débutant
Approx. 39 heures pour terminer
Recommandé : 6 weeks of study, 4-6 hours/week (plus a mid-course break)
Anglais
Sous-titres : Anglais, Espagnol, Chinois (traditionnel), Chinois (simplifié)
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5 heures pour terminer
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.
5 heures pour terminer
9 vidéos (Total 92 min), 13 lectures, 3 quiz
9 vidéos
Lecture 1.1: Welcome, Social Psychers!8 min
Lecture 1.2: Course Logistics: Some Rules of the Road11 min
Lecture 1.3: Tour of Social Psychology Network and Invitation to Join11 min
Lecture 1.4: The Psychological Construction of Reality12 min
Lecture 1.5: Confirmation Bias8 min
Lecture 1.6: Self-Fulfilling Prophecies11 min
Lecture 1.7: Thin Slices: Social Judgments in the Blink of an Eye12 min
Lecture 1.8: What Other People Think of You10 min
13 lectures
How the Course Works4 min
Lecture 1.1: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Lecture 1.2: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Reading 1.1 - Introducing Social Psychology1h 15min
Lecture 1.3: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
How to Join Social Psychology Network1 min
Editing Your SPN Member Page1 min
Lecture 1.4: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Lecture 1.5: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Lecture 1.6: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Lecture 1.7: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Lecture 1.8: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Bonus Reading 1.1 - On Being Sane in Insane Places15 min
3 exercices pour s'entraîner
Snapshot Quiz, Part 1: Complete before Lecture 1.420 min
Snapshot Quiz, Part 2: Complete before Lecture 1.410 min
Assignment #1: The Random Assignment Assignment20 min
7 heures pour terminer
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.
7 heures pour terminer
9 vidéos (Total 143 min), 12 lectures, 1 quiz
9 vidéos
Lecture 2.2: Some Twists and Turns When Explaining Behavior16 min
Lecture 2.3: Is the Attitude Bone Connected to the Behavior Bone?15 min
Lecture 2.4: Cognitive Dissonance and Self-Perception14 min
Lecture 2.5: Two Flavors of Dissonance: Vanilla and Earthworm19 min
Bonus Video 2.1: A Conversation with Elliot Aronson15 min
Lecture 2.6: How to Be Persuasive15 min
Lecture 2.7: Secrets from the Science of Persuasion (Guest Lecture)13 min
Lecture 2.8: The Ins and Outs of Social Influence18 min
12 lectures
Lecture 2.1: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Reading 2.1 - The Self in a Social World1h 30min
Lecture 2.2: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Lecture 2.3: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Peer Assessment FAQ5 min
Lecture 2.4: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Lecture 2.5: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Lecture 2.6: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Reading 2.2 - Two Routes to Attitude Change20 min
Lecture 2.7: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Lecture 2.8: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Reading 2.3 - Crafting Normative Messages to Protect the Environment15 min
8 heures pour terminer
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.
8 heures pour terminer
10 vidéos (Total 176 min), 11 lectures, 1 quiz
10 vidéos
Assigned Video 3.1: Obedience (Stanley Milgram's Classic Documentary)41 min
Lecture 3.2: Obedience to Authority (Part 2: Watch After Milgram Video)22 min
Bonus Video 3.1: Stanley Milgram Discusses His Electric Shock Generator1 min
Bonus Video 3.2: What Was Stanley Milgram Like?10 min
Lecture 3.3: Group Pressure and Conformity (Part 1)13 min
Lecture 3.4: Group Pressure and Conformity (Part 2)11 min
Lecture 3.5: The Dark Side of Deindividuation (Part 1: Watch Before Quiet Rage)7 min
Assigned Video 3.2: Quiet Rage: The Stanford Prison Experiment51 min
Lecture 3.6: The Dark Side of Deindividuation (Part 2: Watch After Quiet Rage)10 min
11 lectures
Lecture 3.1: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Reading 3.1 - Chapter 3 of Myers: Social Beliefs and Judgments1h 30min
Lecture 3.2: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Reading 3.2 - Replicating Milgram: Would People Still Obey Today?30 min
Bonus Reading 3.1 - How Nice People Get Corrupted20 min
Lecture 3.3: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Lecture 3.4: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Bonus Reading 3.2 - Opinions and Social Pressure20 min
Lecture 3.5: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Lecture 3.6: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Bonus Reading 3.3 - The SPE: Ethics and Extensions1 h
5 heures pour terminer
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.
5 heures pour terminer
7 vidéos (Total 116 min), 8 lectures, 1 quiz
7 vidéos
Assigned Video 4.1: The Abilene Paradox23 min
Lecture 4.2: How Categorical Thinking Gives Rise to Prejudice14 min
Assigned Video 4.2: Race: The Power of an Illusion9 min
Assigned Video 4.3: Middle Sexes: Redefining He and She23 min
Lecture 4.3: The Minimal Group: From Dots to Discrimination in 60 Seconds11 min
Lecture 4.4: When Intergroup Biases Don't Feel Like Biases20 min
8 lectures
Lecture 4.1: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
Reading 4.1 - Many Hands Make Diminished Responsibility15 min
Bonus Reading 4.1 - Doing Together What We Would Not Do Alone15 min
Reading 4.2 - How Groups Intensify Decisions35 min
Lecture 4.2: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)
Lecture 4.3: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)
Reading 4.3 - Psychology of Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination1 h
Lecture 4.4: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5 min
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Meilleurs avis pour PSYCHOLOGIE SOCIALE
par RCAug 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.
par MADec 10, 2018
The course is amazing! Professor Plous has created very engaging content. I highly recommend the course for anyone ! I think this material should be taught in schools as a required course.
par MVFeb 17, 2019
Such an amazing course, the professor was brilliant and made lots of effort to help the learners have a fun, interactive time while learning. Would very highly recommend this course.
par FNov 7, 2018
Learning so much and I'm only in week 1. It's untangled and clarified some of my own experiences and interactions in such an easy format with relevant and informative resources.
par SSMay 9, 2019
Professor Plous has made this course interesting with a number of additional videos, Ted talks and snapshot quiz. It is one of the best courses that I have taken on Coursera.
par IFMay 8, 2019
i feel blessed to take up this course , i will i have the funding to pay for certificate, can my certificate be kept pending when i pay to collect, that would be great.
par APDec 24, 2018
this course is amazing , I want to keep doing it , I don't want it to end !!!\n\nScott is such a great teacher thank you so much for making it available to us !!
par PBMar 28, 2019
I recommend this course to anyone who is interested in understanding people and relations in general. It is very well designed and Professor Plous is brilliant !
par AKDec 4, 2018
An amazing course that i would suggest to everyone. It should actually be mandatory.\n\nit helps you discover yourself.\n\nTaking the course one, is not enough
par RTApr 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!
par AAJan 30, 2020
This course will give you a lot to think about and discuss with your friends! Thoroughly enjoyed it although there were moments when it got a little boring
par PSAug 26, 2019
This is really Helpful for me to understand improve myself. also it help me for further learning .\n\nthanks prof. Scott Plous and all others to help me.
par SKNov 25, 2019
It was lengthy at first time, but gradually it became interesting and I learned very fast and it was fun and interactive all along with the professors.
par IBFeb 20, 2019
Psychology has always intrigued me and this course is like an interesting trip to an exotic location that I have been wanting to take ever since.
par OMFeb 22, 2020
Such a great and insightful course! Prof. Plous does a wonderful job to make the course feel authentic, engaging and extremely interesting.
par EHOct 4, 2019
This course is really of great help for me and I often repeat viewing the courses to gain deep understanding and to apply my life events.
par MRMar 21, 2020
Enrolling in this online course has proven to be one smart decision! Professor Plous made this class seem enjoyable and very interesting!
par DRJan 6, 2019
It exceded all my expectations. I loved the course. Learned so much and the classes were just incredible. Thank you for the opportunity.
par OSNov 3, 2019
An excellent course. Though I did not take the quizzes or tests, I still learned a great deal from the lectures and readings. Thank you!
par ESNov 6, 2019
Have not finished the course yet, but excellent content and activities from Prof Plous, brought with a very passionate and funny style.
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Une fois que vous êtes inscrit(e) pour un Certificat, vous pouvez accéder à toutes les vidéos de cours, et à tous les quiz et exercices de programmation (le cas échéant). Vous pouvez soumettre des devoirs à examiner par vos pairs et en examiner vous-même uniquement après le début de votre session. Si vous préférez explorer le cours sans l'acheter, vous ne serez peut-être pas en mesure d'accéder à certains devoirs.
À quoi ai-je droit si j'achète le Certificat ?
Lorsque vous achetez un Certificat, vous bénéficiez d'un accès à tout le contenu du cours, y compris les devoirs notés. Lorsque vous avez terminé et réussi le cours, votre Certificat électronique est ajouté à votre page Accomplissements. À partir de cette page, vous pouvez imprimer votre Certificat ou l'ajouter à votre profil LinkedIn. Si vous souhaitez seulement lire et visualiser le contenu du cours, vous pouvez accéder gratuitement au cours en tant qu'auditeur libre.
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Do I need any preparation for this class?
No preparation is needed, but you're welcome to begin receiving Social Psychology Network news items and announcements from any of these sources if you use Twitter, Facebook, or RSS feeds:
PSYCHOLOGY HEADLINES FROM AROUND THE WORLD (Twitter):
http://coursera.socialpsychology.org/twitter-headlines
UNDERSTAND PREJUDICE: SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS (Twitter):
http://coursera.socialpsychology.org/twitter-prejudice
CLIMATE PSYCHOLOGY (Twitter):
http://coursera.socialpsychology.org/twitter-climate
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY NETWORK (Facebook):
http://coursera.socialpsychology.org/facebook
PSYCHOLOGY NEWS SERVICE (RSS Feed):
http://coursera.socialpsychology.org/rss
These resources are free to everyone (whether you enroll for a Certificate or not) and will connect you with the latest news, studies, and other developments in social psychology and related fields.
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