This course examines social thinking, social influence and social behaviour in the interest of understanding what guides people's motivations and actions. Gain a complete understanding of why people do what they do.
Have you ever wondered why people behave differently when in groups? Or why in certain situations, someone may act selfishly but, in another situation, may be willing to help someone? This course explores these types of questions by examining social thinking, social influence and social behaviour over the course of five lessons. By using real-life examples and case studies to explain and contextualise more complicated theory, this course is suitable for anyone, even if they lack any previous knowledge of psychology. During this course, students will develop their reasoning and critical analysis skills, whilst gaining a solid understanding of the theories surrounding social psychology.
Course Content
5 LESSONS
5 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
Social Psychology: An Introduction
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Social Influence: Conformity To Norms, Conformity To Group Pressures, the Influence of Minority and Obedience
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Are We More or Less Productive When Working In Groups?
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Altruism: What Motivates Us To Help Others and Why Do We Do It?
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Social Thinking and How We Use Social Information To Make Judgements About People and Events
60 minutes
Key Skills
Critical Thinking
Social Psychology Theories
Reasoning Skills
Critical Analysis
Educator
Eliza H
Multi-Disciplinary Educator
Eliza is a graduate of the University of Edinburgh, and alongside pursuing her cooking career, she teaches a range of curriculum subjects to children aged 7 to 18.
