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).
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社会心理学
卫斯连大学
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33%
通過此課程獲得實實在在的工作福利
學生職業成果
33%
完成這些課程後已開始新的職業生涯
33%
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初級
完成時間大約為39 小時
建議：6 weeks of study, 4-6 hours/week (plus a mid-course break)
英語（English）
字幕：英語（English）, 西班牙語（Spanish）, 中文（繁體）, 中文（簡體）
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完成時間為 5 小時
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.
完成時間為 5 小時
9 個視頻 （總計 92 分鐘）, 13 個閱讀材料, 3 個測驗
9 個視頻
Lecture 1.1: Welcome, Social Psychers!8分鐘
Lecture 1.2: Course Logistics: Some Rules of the Road11分鐘
Lecture 1.3: Tour of Social Psychology Network and Invitation to Join11分鐘
Lecture 1.4: The Psychological Construction of Reality12分鐘
Lecture 1.5: Confirmation Bias8分鐘
Lecture 1.6: Self-Fulfilling Prophecies11分鐘
Lecture 1.7: Thin Slices: Social Judgments in the Blink of an Eye12分鐘
Lecture 1.8: What Other People Think of You10分鐘
13 個閱讀材料
How the Course Works4分鐘
Lecture 1.1: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Lecture 1.2: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Reading 1.1 - Introducing Social Psychology1 小時 15 分
Lecture 1.3: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
How to Join Social Psychology Network1分鐘
Editing Your SPN Member Page1分鐘
Lecture 1.4: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Lecture 1.5: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Lecture 1.6: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Lecture 1.7: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Lecture 1.8: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Bonus Reading 1.1 - On Being Sane in Insane Places15分鐘
3 個練習
Snapshot Quiz, Part 1: Complete before Lecture 1.420分鐘
Snapshot Quiz, Part 2: Complete before Lecture 1.410分鐘
Assignment #1: The Random Assignment Assignment20分鐘
完成時間為 7 小時
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.
完成時間為 7 小時
9 個視頻 （總計 143 分鐘）, 12 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
9 個視頻
Lecture 2.2: Some Twists and Turns When Explaining Behavior16分鐘
Lecture 2.3: Is the Attitude Bone Connected to the Behavior Bone?15分鐘
Lecture 2.4: Cognitive Dissonance and Self-Perception14分鐘
Lecture 2.5: Two Flavors of Dissonance: Vanilla and Earthworm19分鐘
Bonus Video 2.1: A Conversation with Elliot Aronson15分鐘
Lecture 2.6: How to Be Persuasive15分鐘
Lecture 2.7: Secrets from the Science of Persuasion (Guest Lecture)13分鐘
Lecture 2.8: The Ins and Outs of Social Influence18分鐘
12 個閱讀材料
Lecture 2.1: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Reading 2.1 - The Self in a Social World1 小時 30 分
Lecture 2.2: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Lecture 2.3: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Peer Assessment FAQ5分鐘
Lecture 2.4: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Lecture 2.5: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Lecture 2.6: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Reading 2.2 - Two Routes to Attitude Change20分鐘
Lecture 2.7: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Lecture 2.8: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Reading 2.3 - Crafting Normative Messages to Protect the Environment15分鐘
完成時間為 8 小時
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.
完成時間為 8 小時
10 個視頻 （總計 176 分鐘）, 11 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
10 個視頻
Assigned Video 3.1: Obedience (Stanley Milgram's Classic Documentary)41分鐘
Lecture 3.2: Obedience to Authority (Part 2: Watch After Milgram Video)22分鐘
Bonus Video 3.1: Stanley Milgram Discusses His Electric Shock Generator1分鐘
Bonus Video 3.2: What Was Stanley Milgram Like?10分鐘
Lecture 3.3: Group Pressure and Conformity (Part 1)13分鐘
Lecture 3.4: Group Pressure and Conformity (Part 2)11分鐘
Lecture 3.5: The Dark Side of Deindividuation (Part 1: Watch Before Quiet Rage)7分鐘
Assigned Video 3.2: Quiet Rage: The Stanford Prison Experiment51分鐘
Lecture 3.6: The Dark Side of Deindividuation (Part 2: Watch After Quiet Rage)10分鐘
11 個閱讀材料
Lecture 3.1: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Reading 3.1 - Chapter 3 of Myers: Social Beliefs and Judgments1 小時 30 分
Lecture 3.2: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Reading 3.2 - Replicating Milgram: Would People Still Obey Today?30分鐘
Bonus Reading 3.1 - How Nice People Get Corrupted20分鐘
Lecture 3.3: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Lecture 3.4: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Bonus Reading 3.2 - Opinions and Social Pressure20分鐘
Lecture 3.5: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Lecture 3.6: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Bonus Reading 3.3 - The SPE: Ethics and Extensions1小時
完成時間為 5 小時
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.
完成時間為 5 小時
7 個視頻 （總計 116 分鐘）, 8 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
7 個視頻
Assigned Video 4.1: The Abilene Paradox23分鐘
Lecture 4.2: How Categorical Thinking Gives Rise to Prejudice14分鐘
Assigned Video 4.2: Race: The Power of an Illusion9分鐘
Assigned Video 4.3: Middle Sexes: Redefining He and She23分鐘
Lecture 4.3: The Minimal Group: From Dots to Discrimination in 60 Seconds11分鐘
Lecture 4.4: When Intergroup Biases Don't Feel Like Biases20分鐘
8 個閱讀材料
Lecture 4.1: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
Reading 4.1 - Many Hands Make Diminished Responsibility15分鐘
Bonus Reading 4.1 - Doing Together What We Would Not Do Alone15分鐘
Reading 4.2 - How Groups Intensify Decisions35分鐘
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小時
Lecture 4.4: Further Readings and Viewings (optional)5分鐘
審閱
4.8
來自社会心理学的熱門評論
由 RC 提供Aug 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.
由 MA 提供Dec 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.
由 MV 提供Feb 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.
由 F 提供Nov 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.
由 SS 提供May 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.
由 IF 提供May 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.
由 PB 提供Mar 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 !
由 AP 提供Dec 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 !!
由 AK 提供Dec 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
由 RT 提供Apr 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!
由 AA 提供Jan 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
由 PS 提供Aug 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.
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卫斯连大学
At Wesleyan, distinguished scholar-teachers work closely with students, taking advantage of fluidity among disciplines to explore the world with a variety of tools. The university seeks to build a diverse, energetic community of students, faculty, and staff who think critically and creatively and who value independence of mind and generosity of spirit.
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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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