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edXIntroduction to Social Psychology
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Why People Do What They Do: A Scientific Look
Our intuitions about human behavior are often wrong. Social psychology provides the evidence: it examines how we think about ourselves, how we judge others, and what shapes behavior in social contexts. The course explores influence (both giving and receiving it), prejudice, aggression, and the gap between who we think we are and who we actually act like.
This isn't abstract theory—it's a toolkit for understanding everyday decisions, relationships, and group dynamics. Perfect for anyone curious about the psychology beneath social interaction.
About this course
We often have firmly held beliefs about why people think and behave the way they do. Sometimes our intuitions are correct, but often they are not.
Social psychology helps us understand how people think about themselves and other people and what motivates their behaviour in social settings.
This course explores a range of topics in social psychology, from how we think about ourselves, how we think about others, and how we interact and communicate with others. We will also discuss the ways that we can influence others and be influenced by others. Finally, we look at some problematic aspects of human behaviour, such as prejudice and aggression.
You should take this course if you are curious about why we behave the way we do.
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$249
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