This course offers an engaging introduction to social psychology, the scientific study of how people think, feel, and behave in social situations. It covers a wide range of themes such as social cognition, attitudes, persuasion, conformity, group dynamics, prejudice, aggression, prosocial behavior, attraction, justice, and applied social psychology. Through these topics, learners discover how social and cultural forces shape everyday behavior. The course brings together classic studies and modern perspectives and includes both Western and Indian examples, giving learners a broad and relevant understanding of human social behaviour.
Social Psychology
通过 Coursera Plus 提高技能，仅需 239 美元/年（原价 399 美元）。立即节省
深入了解一个主题并学习基础知识。
初级 等级
推荐体验
推荐体验
初级
1. No prior coursework in psychology is required.
2. Basic interest in human behavior, social sciences, or real-world social issues.
2 周 完成
在 10 小时 一周
灵活的计划
自行安排学习进度
攻读学位
您将学到什么
Learn how people grow, think, and relate across life stages and understand key ideas that explain physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes.
要了解的详细信息
可分享的证书
添加到您的领英档案
最近已更新！
December 2025
作业
24 项作业
授课语言：英语（English）
了解顶级公司的员工如何掌握热门技能
该课程共有12个模块
This course explores how individuals perceive, influence, and relate to others within a social context. It examines foundational topics in social psychology such as social cognition, attitudes, persuasion, conformity, group processes, prejudice, prosocial behavior, and aggression. Students will learn to apply theoretical models to understand social behavior and critically analyze cultural and contextual factors that influence psychological processes. The course emphasizes both Western and Indian cultural contexts. This module offers a comprehensive introduction to social psychology, the scientific study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts. It examines the dynamic interplay between the individual and the social environment, highlighting how group membership, cultural norms, social influence, and interpersonal relationships shape human experience. Students will explore the historical development of the discipline, from its emergence at the turn of the 20th century to its current global and interdisciplinary relevance.Drawing on both Western and Indian perspectives, the module situates social psychology within diverse cultural frameworks, emphasizing how socio-cultural contexts influence the formation and expression of attitudes, identities, and behaviors. The course also differentiates social psychology from related fields such as sociology, which focuses on large-scale social structures, and personality psychology, which centers on enduring individual differences.Through engagement with landmark studies—including Norman Triplett’s pioneering work on social facilitation, Stanley Milgram’s obedience experiments, and Philip Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison Study—students will critically assess the theoretical and methodological contributions that have shaped the discipline, as well as the ethical debates they have sparked.The module also introduces the scientific methods employed in social psychological research, including laboratory experiments, field studies, surveys, and cross-cultural approaches. Students will learn to apply these methods to analyze and interpret real-world social phenomena, such as prejudice, conformity, prosocial behavior, group decision-making, and digital-era interactions. By the end of the module, students will have developed a nuanced understanding of the scope and boundaries of social psychology in relation to allied disciplines. They will also gain the ability to critically evaluate both classic and contemporary research within varied cultural contexts. In addition, students will acquire practical skills in applying social psychological theories and methods to everyday interpersonal interactions as well as broader societal challenges.
涵盖的内容
8个视频3篇阅读材料2个作业
8个视频•总计46分钟
- Meet Your Faculty - Prof. Madhumita R Dhupar•1分钟
- Introduction to the Course•3分钟
- Defining Social Psychology – Scope, Concepts, and Distinctions •6分钟
- The Historical Foundations of Social Psychology•8分钟
- Research Methods and Ethical Milestones in Social Psychology•6分钟
- Key Domains – Thinking, Influence, and Relationships•6分钟
- Cultural Contexts and Contemporary Applications •8分钟
- Critical Perspectives and Limitations•9分钟
3篇阅读材料•总计30分钟
- Meet Your Faculty - Prof. Madhumita R Dhupar•10分钟
- References Reading•10分钟
- Readings for Module 1•10分钟
2个作业•总计40分钟
- Assessment - 1•20分钟
- Quiz - 1•20分钟
This module delves into the cognitive processes that shape how we perceive, interpret, and remember information about others. It emphasizes heuristics, schemas, attribution theory, and cultural influences on judgment.
涵盖的内容
5个视频1篇阅读材料2个作业1个讨论话题
5个视频•总计42分钟
- The Mechanics of Social Cognition•8分钟
- Cognitive Shortcuts and Heuristics•8分钟
- Emotional and Counterintuitive Cognition•8分钟
- Attribution Theories and Errors•9分钟
- Culture, Schema Types, and Attributional Complexity•8分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计10分钟
- Readings for Module 2•10分钟
2个作业•总计40分钟
- Assessment - 2•20分钟
- Quiz - 2•20分钟
1个讨论话题•总计15分钟
- Ungraded Discussion Prompt•15分钟
This module examines the structure, formation, and function of attitudes. It explores how attitudes influence behavior, how they are measured, and the psychological mechanisms of attitude change, including cognitive dissonance.
涵盖的内容
6个视频1篇阅读材料2个作业
6个视频•总计49分钟
- What Are Attitudes and Where Do They Come From?•8分钟
- The Structure of Attitudes – ABC Model in Action•9分钟
- Do Attitudes Predict Behavior?•8分钟
- Cognitive Dissonance – When Beliefs and Actions Clash•8分钟
- Culture, Attitudes, and Persuasion•8分钟
- Attitudes and Behavior: Foundations, Mechanisms, and Cultural Variations•8分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计10分钟
- Readings for Module 3•10分钟
2个作业•总计40分钟
- Assessment - 3•20分钟
- Quiz - 3•20分钟
This module investigates the development and structure of self-concept, identity, and self-awareness. It explores philosophical, developmental, and sociocultural dimensions of selfhood, drawing on both Western and Indian thought.
涵盖的内容
6个视频1篇阅读材料2个作业1个讨论话题
6个视频•总计63分钟
- The Nature and Origins of the Self•11分钟
- Building Blocks of Self-Concept•10分钟
- Knowing Ourselves – Self-Discovery and Comparison•10分钟
- Presenting the Self – Impression Management•13分钟
- Culture, Self, and Identity•10分钟
- Philosophical Exploration of the Self•9分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计10分钟
- Readings for Module 4•10分钟
2个作业•总计40分钟
- Assessment - 4•20分钟
- Quiz - 4•20分钟
1个讨论话题•总计15分钟
- Ungraded Discussion Prompt•15分钟
This module examines how individuals are influenced by others through conformity, compliance, and obedience. Classic studies are revisited alongside culturally relevant examples, highlighting ethical considerations in persuasive influence.
涵盖的内容
5个视频1篇阅读材料2个作业
5个视频•总计51分钟
- Foundations of Social Influence and the Process of Socialization•10分钟
- Conformity – Mechanisms, Cultural Nuances, and Classic Research•10分钟
- Compliance – Psychological Triggers and Persuasion Techniques•9分钟
- Obedience and Minority Influence – Power, Resistance, and Change•9分钟
- Social Influence in Collective Action and Ethical Considerations•13分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计10分钟
- Readings for Module 5•10分钟
2个作业•总计40分钟
- Assessment - 5•20分钟
- Quiz - 5•20分钟
This module explores how individuals behave in group settings, focusing on social roles, conformity, leadership, decision-making, and intergroup conflict. It applies theories such as social identity theory and discusses cultural dimensions of group behavior.
涵盖的内容
5个视频1篇阅读材料2个作业1个讨论话题
5个视频•总计62分钟
- What Are Groups and Why Do We Join Them?•14分钟
- Inside the Group – Cohesion, Roles, and Behavior•11分钟
- Leadership in Groups – Styles, Gender, and Power•15分钟
- Group Decision-Making and Performance Pitfalls•11分钟
- Intergroup Dynamics, Identity, and Social Change•12分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计10分钟
- Readings for Module 6•10分钟
2个作业•总计40分钟
- Assessment - 6•20分钟
- Quiz - 6•20分钟
1个讨论话题•总计15分钟
- Ungraded Discussion Prompt•15分钟
This module investigates the origins and effects of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. It examines psychological theories and real-world consequences, including stereotype threat, microaggressions, and caste-based discrimination.
涵盖的内容
5个视频1篇阅读材料2个作业1个讨论话题
5个视频•总计55分钟
- Understanding Bias – Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination•12分钟
- Prejudice in Action – From Attitudes to Inequality•11分钟
- The Psychology of Prejudice – Emotion, Cognition, and Contradiction•12分钟
- Modern Discrimination – Subtle Bias and Systemic Impact•9分钟
- Reducing Prejudice – Interventions and Social Change•11分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计10分钟
- Readings for Module 7•10分钟
2个作业•总计40分钟
- Assessment - 7•20分钟
- Quiz - 7•20分钟
1个讨论话题•总计15分钟
- Ungraded Discussion Prompt•15分钟
This module explores the psychological and biological foundations of aggression. It examines types, causes, and consequences of aggressive behavior and evaluates theoretical approaches to its regulation and reduction levels.
涵盖的内容
5个视频1篇阅读材料2个作业
5个视频•总计57分钟
- Understanding Aggression – Definitions, Traits, and Bullying•11分钟
- Theories of Aggression – Biological, Evolutionary, and Psychoanalytic•12分钟
- Social Learning and the Environment – How Aggression Is Acquired•12分钟
- Group Context and Extreme Aggression•12分钟
- Reducing Aggression – Psychological and Social Interventions•10分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计10分钟
- Readings for Module 8•10分钟
2个作业•总计40分钟
- Assessment - 8•20分钟
- Quiz - 8•20分钟
This module investigates helping behavior, distinguishing altruism from prosociality. It covers evolutionary, cognitive, and cultural explanations, emphasizing conditions that promote or inhibit helping in emergencies and everyday life.
涵盖的内容
5个视频1篇阅读材料2个作业
5个视频•总计51分钟
- Understanding Prosocial Behaviour – Forms, Motives, and Altruism•11分钟
- Evolution and Altruism – Kin Selection, Reciprocity, and Inclusive Fitness•9分钟
- The Psychology of Helping – Mood, Personality, and Social Norms•10分钟
- Barriers to Helping – The Bystander Effect and Urban Influences•10分钟
- Promoting Prosocial Action – Overcoming Inaction and Fostering Altruism•11分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计10分钟
- Readings for Module 9•10分钟
2个作业•总计40分钟
- Assessment - 9•20分钟
- Quiz - 9•20分钟
This module explores the psychological foundations of attraction, love, and relationship maintenance, with a focus on both universal principles and Indian cultural contexts such as arranged marriages and family dynamics.
涵盖的内容
5个视频1篇阅读材料2个作业
5个视频•总计58分钟
- Foundations of Attraction – Proximity, Familiarity, and Similarity•12分钟
- Reciprocal Liking, Physical Attractiveness, and Cultural Ideals•10分钟
- Attachment Styles, Relationship Economics, and Gender Norms•11分钟
- Love Types, Relationship Maintenance, and Indian Family Systems•12分钟
- Relationship Breakdown, Dissolution, and Social Scripts in India•12分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计10分钟
- Readings for Module 10•10分钟
2个作业•总计40分钟
- Assessment - 10•20分钟
- Quiz - 10•20分钟
This module explores the dynamic intersection of psychology and the legal system, with a focus on the Indian context. It investigates how cognitive biases, memory distortions, social influence, and mental health impact legal decision-making, eyewitness testimony, and judicial outcomes.
涵盖的内容
5个视频1篇阅读材料2个作业
5个视频•总计54分钟
- Psychology in the Legal System – Memory, Misinformation, and Eyewitness Testimony•11分钟
- Deception Detection, False Confessions, and Interrogation Practices•11分钟
- Judicial Bias, Public Opinion, and Sentencing Inequities•11分钟
- Mental Illness, Culpability, and Victim Psychology•11分钟
- Reforming Indian Justice Through Psychological Science•11分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计10分钟
- Readings for Module 11•10分钟
2个作业•总计40分钟
- Assessment - 11•20分钟
- Quiz - 11•20分钟
This module examines the psychological dimensions of environmental crises and sustainability. It explores how human behaviour contributes to climate change, resource use, and waste, and how social psychology offers strategies to foster sustainable practices. Students will also reflect on the connections between sustainability and well-being, with examples from Indian and global contexts.
涵盖的内容
5个视频2篇阅读材料2个作业
5个视频•总计60分钟
- Our Environmental Crisis•14分钟
- Applied Social Psychology for Real-World Challenges•12分钟
- Strategies for Sustainable Behavior•11分钟
- The Psychology of Happiness•12分钟
- Combining Sustainability and Well-being•12分钟
2篇阅读材料•总计20分钟
- Readings for Module 12•10分钟
- Course Wrap-Up•10分钟
2个作业•总计40分钟
- Assessment - 12•20分钟
- Quiz - 12•20分钟
攻读学位
课程 是 O.P. Jindal Global University提供的以下学位课程的一部分。如果您被录取并注册，您已完成的课程可计入您的学位学习，您的学习进度也可随之转移。
攻读学位
课程 是 O.P. Jindal Global University提供的以下学位课程的一部分。如果您被录取并注册，您已完成的课程可计入您的学位学习，您的学习进度也可随之转移。
O
O.P. Jindal Global University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
学位 · 3-6 years
必须成功申请并注册。资格要求适用。各院校会根据您现有的学分情况，确定完成本课程后可计入学位要求的学分。单击特定课程了解更多信息。
位教师
提供方
提供方
O.P. Jindal Global University
O.P. Jindal Global University is recognised as an Institution of Eminence by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is also ranked the No. 1 Private University in India in the QS World University Rankings 2021. The university has 9000+ students across 12 schools that offer 52 degree programs. The university maintains a 1:9 faculty-student ratio. It is a research-intensive university, deeply committed to institutional values of interdisciplinary and innovative learning, pluralism and rigorous scholarship, globalism, and international engagement.
从 Psychology 浏览更多内容
状态：预览预览WWesleyan University
课程
状态：免费试用免费试用LLecturio
课程
状态：免费试用免费试用AAmerican Psychological Association
课程
状态：预览预览OO.P. Jindal Global University
课程
人们为什么选择 Coursera 来帮助自己实现职业发展
Felipe M.
自 2018开始学习的学生
''能够按照自己的速度和节奏学习课程是一次很棒的经历。只要符合自己的时间表和心情，我就可以学习。'
Jennifer J.
自 2020开始学习的学生
''我直接将从课程中学到的概念和技能应用到一个令人兴奋的新工作项目中。'
Larry W.
自 2021开始学习的学生
''如果我的大学不提供我需要的主题课程，Coursera 便是最好的去处之一。'
Chaitanya A.
''学习不仅仅是在工作中做的更好：它远不止于此。Coursera 让我无限制地学习。'
常见问题
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
更多问题
提供助学金，