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Advanced Social
Psychology
Peer behind the curtain of human behavior: why people conform, influence each other, and how group dynamics shape decisions we think are our own.
What You'll Learn
A full semester of advanced social psychology — completed at your own pace, with no deadlines or fixed class times.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Comprehend foundational concepts in social psychology, including attitudes, stereotypes, conformity, and altruism, facilitating critical analysis of social phenomena
- Apply theoretical perspectives such as social cognition models and group dynamics theories to analyze and interpret complex social behaviors and interactions; critically evaluate empirical research findings, discerning their significance and implications for understanding human behavior in social contexts
- Demonstrate proficiency in communicating social psychological concepts, theories, and research findings both orally and in writing, fostering clear and coherent expression of ideas
- Cultivate critical thinking skills by synthesizing information from diverse sources to develop informed perspectives on social issues, enhancing problem-solving abilities in real-world contexts
Major Course Topics
Course chapters and lessons
Advanced Social Psychology has 12 chapters across 67 instructional hours, as listed in the course syllabus. Expand any chapter to see the lessons inside it.
- Chapters
- 12
- Lessons
- 85
- Instructional hours
- 67 hrs
- Semester hours
- 3
Chapter 1
Introduction to Social Psychology
- 1.1 What Is Social Psychology? Defining the Discipline and Its Career Pathways
- 1.2 Theoretical Foundations: How Major Perspectives Shape Our Understanding of Social Behavior
- 1.3 The Core Principles: An In-Depth Look at the Seven Central Themes Driving Social Psychology
- 1.4 How We Think About Others: Models, Frameworks, and Foundational Concepts in Social Cognition
- 1.5 Mental Shortcuts in Action: Availability, Representativeness, and Base-Rate Heuristics Explained
- 1.6 When Thinking Goes Wrong: Understanding Cognitive Biases Through Examples, Definitions, and Self-Assessment
Chapter 2
Attitudes and Behavior
- 2.1 The ABC Model: How Affect, Behavior, and Cognition Shape Our Attitudes
- 2.2 Building Beliefs: How Attitudes Form and Develop Over Time
- 2.3 Forces That Drive Us: Personal, Social, and Demographic Influences on Behavior
- 2.4 Hidden vs. Visible Attitudes: Understanding Implicit and Explicit Perspectives
- 2.5 Paths to Persuasion: Exploring the Central and Peripheral Routes of the Elaboration Likelihood Model
Chapter 3
Persuasion and Cognitive Processes
- 3.1 Emotion as a Catalyst: How Feelings Shape Attitudes and Drive Persuasion
- 3.2 Below the Surface: Examining the Reality and Reach of Subliminal Messaging
- 3.3 Judging Before Deciding: A Clear Look at Social Judgment Theory
- 3.4 Building Mental Resistance: How Attitude Inoculation Protects Against Persuasion
- 3.5 From Intention to Action: Understanding the Theory of Planned Behavior
- 3.6 The Discomfort of Contradiction: Exploring Cognitive Dissonance in Everyday Life
Chapter 4
The Self and Identity
- 4.1 Knowing Yourself Through Action: An Introduction to Self-Perception Theory
- 4.2 Who Am I? Building a Clear Understanding of Self-Concept in Psychology
- 4.3 Measuring Our Own Worth: Early and Modern Theories of Self-Esteem
- 4.4 Putting Your Best Face Forward: Key Methods of Self-Presentation
- 4.5 Managing Impressions: Self-Monitoring, Ingratiation, and Self-Handicapping Explained
- 4.6 Looking Inward: Self-Awareness Theory and the Power of Introspection
- 4.7 Shaped by the World Around Us: How Social and Cultural Systems Define the Self
Chapter 5
Prejudice, Discrimination, and Stereotyping
- 5.1 Labels, Bias, and Exclusion: Understanding Prejudice, Discrimination, and Stereotypes
- 5.2 Where Bias Begins: Tracing the Theories and Origins of Prejudice
- 5.3 Us Against Them: How Realistic Conflict Theory Explains Discrimination
- 5.4 Drawing the Line: The Psychology Behind Ingroups and Outgroups
- 5.5 A Classroom Divided: The Lasting Lessons of Jane Elliott's Eye Color Experiment
- 5.6 Shortcuts That Mislead: How Stereotypes Influence the Way We Process Information
- 5.7 Protecting the Bias: How Self-Serving Attributions Keep Stereotypes Alive
- 5.8 Seeing Inequality Differently: How Perceptions of Unfairness Shape Attitudes and Behavior
Chapter 6
Gender, Race, and Reducing Prejudice
- 6.1 Beyond Biology: Understanding Sex, Gender, and Their Defining Characteristics
- 6.2 Power and Bias: Unpacking Sexism and the Structures of Patriarchy
- 6.3 Shifting Roles: How Gender Norms Have Evolved Between Agency and Communion
- 6.4 Race and Injustice: A Clear Look at Racial Discrimination and Its Impact
- 6.5 Rooted in History: Examining the Causes of Racial Discrimination in America
- 6.6 Bridging the Divide: The Contact Hypothesis and Its Conditions for Success
- 6.7 Breaking Down Bias: Proven Techniques for Reducing Prejudice in Society
Chapter 7
Attraction and Interpersonal Relationships
- 7.1 Wired to Connect: Exploring the Fundamental Human Need to Belong
- 7.2 The Pull Toward Others: How Attraction Works and What It Measures
- 7.3 Why We Like Who We Like: Similarity, Reciprocal Liking, and Ingratiation
- 7.4 The Role of Appearance: Physical Traits, Phenomena, and Ratios in Attraction
- 7.5 Attraction Across Borders: Types, Cultural Differences, and Interpersonal Draw
- 7.6 Bonds That Define Us: Key Theories and Definitions of Interpersonal Relationships
- 7.7 More Than Just Connection: The Types and Functions of Interpersonal Relationships
Chapter 8
Friendship, Love, and Relationship Dynamics
- 8.1 Friends for Life: How Friendships Form and Evolve Across the Life Span
- 8.2 From Acquaintance to Intimacy: Understanding the Stages of Friendship
- 8.3 The Shape of Love: Sternberg's Triangular Theory and What It Predicts
- 8.4 Choosing a Partner: The Psychology Behind Mate Selection and Marriage
- 8.5 Love, Commitment, and Family: Courtship, Marriage, and Childbearing Explored
- 8.6 When Relationships Struggle: Identifying the Key Threats to Interpersonal Bonds
- 8.7 Letting Go: How and Why Relationships End and the Strategies We Use to Exit
Chapter 9
Group Dynamics, Conformity, and Obedience
- 9.1 Not All Groups Are Equal: Types and Dynamics of Social Groups
- 9.2 Playing a Part: Social Roles and the Lessons of Zimbardo's Experiment
- 9.3 Written and Unwritten Rules: Injunctive, Descriptive Norms, and Idiosyncrasy Credits
- 9.4 When Groups Think as One: Groupthink and Its Dangers
- 9.5 Together Yet Apart: Social Loafing, Facilitation, and Group Effort
- 9.6 The Few vs. The Many: Minority, Majority, and Social Influence
- 9.7 Fitting In or Following Facts: Normative vs. Informational Conformity
- 9.8 The Weight of the Crowd: Social Pressure and Everyday Conformity
- 9.9 Classic Experiments Revisited: Robber's Cave, Autokinetic Effect, and Milgram
- 9.10 Fear, Punishment, and the Law: Deterrence Theory and Legal Obedience
Chapter 10
Altruism, Helping, and Prosocial Behavior
- 10.1 The Roots of Kindness: Where Altruism Comes From and How Society Shapes It
- 10.2 Giving or Gaining: Social Exchange Theory, Empathy-Altruism, and Egoism
- 10.3 Who Helps and Why: Predictors, Definitions, and Mood as a Driver of Helping
- 10.4 Nobody's Responsibility: Diffusion of Responsibility and the Bystander Effect
- 10.5 Lost in the Crowd: Urban Overload, Pluralistic Ignorance, and Shared Inaction
- 10.6 Lessons from Kitty Genovese: The Bystander Effect in Real-World Context
- 10.7 Does Identity Matter: Gender, Culture, and Situational Factors in Helping
- 10.8 Context Is Everything: Situational and Social Predictors of Prosocial Behavior
Chapter 11
Aggression and Violence
- 11.1 Why We Hurt Each Other: Origins, Theories, and Definitions of Aggression
- 11.2 Aggression From All Angles: Social, Cultural, and Personal Triggers
- 11.3 When Frustration Turns Hostile: The Frustration-Aggression Principle and Catharsis
- 11.4 Harm Without Hands: Relational Aggression, Bullying, and Their Impact
- 11.5 Learning to Be Aggressive: Bandura's Social Learning Theory and Media Influence
- 11.6 Young Minds, Big Emotions: Emotion Regulation and Aggression in Early Childhood
- 11.7 Breaking the Cycle: Coping Strategies and Interventions for Aggressive Behavior
Chapter 12
Social Psychology in the Digital Age
- 12.1 Mind Meets Machine: How Technology Shapes Cognition and Coping Strategies
- 12.2 Reading Between the Pixels: Perception and Misperception in Online Communication
- 12.3 Real Self vs. Digital Self: Identity, Presentation, and Behavior Online and Offline
- 12.4 Scrolling and Shifting: Social Media's Influence on Attitudes, Bias, and Discrimination
- 12.5 Clicks and Connections: How the Internet Reshapes Interpersonal Relationships
- 12.6 Generosity Goes Digital: Prosocial Behavior, Crowdfunding, and Online Kindness
- 12.7 Drawing the Line: Cyberbullying, Prevention, and Staying Safe Online
These chapters come straight from the official course syllabus, which also sets out the graded assignment and the proctored final exam.
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