The Psychology of People: How to Understand Yourself and Influence Others
Andrew Ward
You are invited into the classroom of one of America’s best social psychology professors to explore surprising insights into the science of our behavior and the secrets of understanding people.
Do you ever wish you better understood why people do what they do? What governs our thoughts and actions? How we influence others and vice versa? This eye-opening audio course introduces you to the science of human social psychology and offers surprising answers to these and many other questions.
Our social situations can lead us to act in unexpected ways. Depending on the context, we can soar with boundless joy or get mired in frustration and aggression. Sometimes we demonstrate deep compassion toward others, sometimes prejudice.
In 18 engaging lectures, Andrew Ward, an NIH-funded psychology professor at Swarthmore College, reveals the unseen forces behind social behaviors. He helps you grasp the psychology of our relationships and interactions. Under his guidance, you will explore the most essential concepts in social psychology.
UC Riverside Vice Chair of Psychology Sonja Lyubomirsky writes, “At Swarthmore College, Professor Andrew Ward’s courses are among the most popular, and it’s easy to see why.”
Delivered with clarity and enthusiasm, his lectures will prompt you to reflect on a myriad of examples of surprising behavior. Armed with a new awareness of social influences, you will learn to better understand and interact with those around you.
This course is part of the Learn25 collection.
Duration - 7h 24m.
Author - Andrew Ward.
Narrator - Not Yet Available.
Published Date - Wednesday, 24 January 2024.
Location:
United States
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Description:
You are invited into the classroom of one of America’s best social psychology professors to explore surprising insights into the science of our behavior and the secrets of understanding people. Do you ever wish you better understood why people do what they do? What governs our thoughts and actions? How we influence others and vice versa? This eye-opening audio course introduces you to the science of human social psychology and offers surprising answers to these and many other questions. Our social situations can lead us to act in unexpected ways. Depending on the context, we can soar with boundless joy or get mired in frustration and aggression. Sometimes we demonstrate deep compassion toward others, sometimes prejudice. In 18 engaging lectures, Andrew Ward, an NIH-funded psychology professor at Swarthmore College, reveals the unseen forces behind social behaviors. He helps you grasp the psychology of our relationships and interactions. Under his guidance, you will explore the most essential concepts in social psychology. UC Riverside Vice Chair of Psychology Sonja Lyubomirsky writes, “At Swarthmore College, Professor Andrew Ward’s courses are among the most popular, and it’s easy to see why.” Delivered with clarity and enthusiasm, his lectures will prompt you to reflect on a myriad of examples of surprising behavior. Armed with a new awareness of social influences, you will learn to better understand and interact with those around you. This course is part of the Learn25 collection. Duration - 7h 24m. Author - Andrew Ward. Narrator - Not Yet Available. Published Date - Wednesday, 24 January 2024.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:01:59
Introduction to Social Psychology
Duration:00:22:42
Research Methods in Social Psychology
Duration:00:24:57
Conformity and Obedience
Duration:00:24:33
Why Do People Obey Authority?
Duration:00:24:18
Group Behavior
Duration:00:24:36
Social Perception
Duration:00:24:46
Social Cognition
Duration:00:24:36
Heuristics and Biases
Duration:00:23:46
Attitudes
Duration:00:24:59
Cognitive Dissonance
Duration:00:24:26
The Self in Social Psychology
Duration:00:25:05
Interpersonal Attraction
Duration:00:25:31
Aggression
Duration:00:24:34
Conflict and Negotiation
Duration:00:25:18
Prejudice and Stereotyping
Duration:00:24:44
Social Psychology and Health
Duration:00:24:31
Environmental Psychology
Duration:00:24:23
Social Psychology and the Legal System
Duration:00:23:55
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:25