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Intro to Social Psychology (Certificate of Completion)

Name: Intro to Social Psychology (Certificate of Completion)
Rating: 4.6 (33 reviews)

The Science of Everyday Life and Fundamentals of Social Behavior. Learn How to Influence & Persuade Others

Created byDr. Bev Knox

Last updated 4/2023

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What you'll learn

Recognize the fundamentals of social psychology and how culture plays a major role in shaping human behavior;
Identify the core elements of social cognition and the power of belief biases;
Explain the role of self-concept, self-regulation and self-schema in how it changes our cognitions and behaviors;
Discuss how and why persuasive messages are effective (or not effective) at changing our (and others) thoughts and behaviors;

Course content

10 sections • 24 lectures • 4h 54m total length

Welcome to Social Psychology2:38
Explore how people think, feel, and act in social contexts, including self, social influence, attraction, conformity, prejudice, and group dynamics in social psychology.

Introduction to Social Psychology11:48
Explore the scientific study of how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are shaped by social influence and the presence of others, and distinguish social psychology from sociology and personality psychology.
Psychology's Perspectives13:04
Review the major psychological perspectives, from structuralism and functionalism to cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, and bio-neuroscience, and explore how evolution, genetics, and social culture shape behavior and mental processes.
Quiz #1

Self-concept, Self-esteem, and Self-efficacy13:20
Self Serving Bias and Self Handicapping7:56
Explore self-serving bias and self-handicapping, and how self-presentation aims to protect self-image, add meaning, and foster improvement, shaping mental health, self-esteem, and social impressions.
Core Elements of Social Cognition11:40
Explore how social cognition combines cognitive and experiential thinking, schemas, priming, and mood to shape how we perceive, interpret, and judge the social world.
How We Perceive Our Social Worlds10:49
Explore how schemas guide perception, memory, and judgments, and how accessibility, priming, and confirmation bias shape social impressions and behavior.
Quiz #2

The Relationship Between Our Attitudes and Our Behaviors9:59
Explore how attitudes shape behavior through intentions formed with subjective norms and perceived behavioral control, and how actions can alter attitudes via self-presentation, cognitive dissonance, and self-perception.
Cognitive Dissonance Theory9:21
Explore cognitive dissonance theory and the motive to maintain a consistent self, showing how people reduce dissonance by changing cognitions, adding third ones, or trivializing.
Quiz #3

What Influences Human Behavior - Nature, Nurture & Culture10:27
Discover how nature via nurture shapes development from conception through childhood, and how culture, norms, and language transmit learned behaviors across societies.
Individualist vs Collectivist Cultures12:26
Discover how individualist cultures differ from collectivist cultures within social psychology, offering insights into cultural contrasts that influence everyday social understanding.
Sex vs Gender - What is the Difference?7:32
Explore the difference between sex and gender and clarify their meanings within the context of social psychology.
Sex, Gender Roles & Culture11:43
Quiz #4

Conformity and Obedience Studies17:10
The Elements of Persuasion21:21
Explore how persuasion works through central and peripheral processing, and how communicators, messages, and audiences shape attitudes using factors like credibility, attractiveness, fear appeals, and positive emotions.
Group Influence and Work Teams16:29
Explore formal and informal groups, contrast work groups with work teams, and review group development stages, cohesion, and groupthink remedies for effective decision making.
Quiz #5

Prejudice, Stereotypes and Discrimination19:53
Delve into prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination and examine how bias shapes social judgments and behavior.
Violence & Agression11:55
Explore violence and aggression within social psychology, offering an accessible introduction to the field for curious learners.
Passive Aggressive Behavior, Power and Conflict7:22
Examine passive aggressive behavior, power, and conflict in social psychology, guiding you to understand how subtle interactions influence relationships.
Quiz #6

An End of Course Thank You...2:10
Final Reflection
In 2-3 paragraphs, complete the following:
What was the most intriguing thing you learned about in this course?
Give a personal reflection about the subject matter;
How will you apply this information in your personal and/or professional life?

Thank you for your great participation efforts in completing this course. May your acquired knowledge be a useful tool to propel you into the next level of your life’s journey. Don’t forget to print out and sign your Certificate of Completion.
Personal Reflection & Certificate of Completion

Requirements

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Description

Social Psychology is the scientific study of the causes and consequences of people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions regarding themselves and other people. It is a set of concepts and discoveries that can fundamentally expand and enrich your understanding of yourself, those in your social sphere, and events in the world around you.

This is a college level informational content course, intended to educate students about the basics of social psychology. This course will assist students in understanding human behavior, acquiring core concepts and skills of influencing and persuading others. Excellent resource for both personal and professionals in sales, business, and/or any human service industry.

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

--Recognize the fundamentals of social psychology and how culture plays a major role in shaping human behavior;

--Identify the core elements of social cognition and the power of belief biases;

--Explain the role of self-concept, self-regulation and self-schema in how it changes our cognitions and behaviors;

--Discuss how and why persuasive messages are effective (or not effective) at changing our (and others) thoughts and behaviors;

--Differentiate between racism, prejudice and discrimination, and why people engage in these behaviors, as well as the outcomes for those who have these social experiences;

--Analyze how attitudes form, change, and how they impact our behavior and thinking;

--Explain interpersonal aggression, and passive-aggressive behaviors;

--Recognize attitudes pertaining to personal attraction and sexual behaviors.

Who this course is for:

Excellent resource for both personal and professionals in sales, business, and/or any human service industry. Great college prep course in Social Psychology.

Intro to Social Psychology (Certificate of Completion)

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Course content

Welcome1 lecture • 3min

Intro to Social Psychology & Perspectives in Psychology2 lectures • 25min

The Self in a Social World, Social Beliefs & Judgments4 lectures • 44min

How Our Attitudes Predict Our Behavior2 lectures • 19min

Influences in Human Behavior - Genes, Culture, and Gender4 lectures • 42min

Conformity Persuasion & Group Influence3 lectures • 55min

Prejudice, Violence & Aggression3 lectures • 39min

What is Love? Attraction & Theories of Love2 lectures • 37min

Conflict and Restoring Interpersonal Relationships2 lectures • 29min

Final Reflection & Certificate1 lecture • 2min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: