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.
Psychologie sociale
proposé par
Université Wesleyenne
Programme du cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
Semaine
1WEEK 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 vidéos (Total 92 min), 5 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
5 lectures
How the Course Works4 min
Reading 1.1 - Introducing Social Psychology15 min
How to Join Social Psychology Network1 min
Editing Your SPN Member Page1 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
Semaine
2WEEK 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 vidéos (Total 143 min), 4 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
4 lectures
Reading 2.1 - The Self in a Social World30 min
Peer Assessment FAQ5 min
Reading 2.2 - Two Routes to Attitude Change20 min
Reading 2.3 - Crafting Normative Messages to Protect the Environment15 min
Semaine
3WEEK 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 vidéos (Total 176 min), 5 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
5 lectures
Reading 3.1 - Chapter 3 of Myers: Social Beliefs and Judgments30 min
Reading 3.2 - Replicating Milgram: Would People Still Obey Today?30 min
Bonus Reading 3.1 - How Nice People Get Corrupted20 min
Bonus Reading 3.2 - Opinions and Social Pressure20 min
Bonus Reading 3.3 - The SPE: Ethics and Extensionss
Semaine
4WEEK 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 vidéos (Total 116 min), 4 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
4 lectures
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
Reading 4.3 - Psychology of Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discriminations
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23 avisMeilleurs avis
par MA•Dec 11th 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 MV•Feb 18th 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.
Enseignant
Scott Plous
Professor of Psychology; Executive Director, Social Psychology Network; recipient of the American Psychological Foundation Award for Distinguished TeachingDepartment of Psychology
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Foire Aux Questions
Quand aurai-je accès aux vidéos de cours et aux devoirs ?
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.
Quelle est la politique de remboursement ?
Une aide financière est-elle possible ?
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
ONLINE PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH STUDIES (Twitter):
http://coursera.socialpsychology.org/twitter-studies
UNDERSTAND PREJUDICE: SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS (Twitter):
http://coursera.socialpsychology.org/twitter-prejudice
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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