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Social Psychology 101: How to Understand People and Social Situations by Nathan DeWall

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Social Psychology 101: How to Understand People and Social Situations

Learn25: Psychology

by Nathan DeWall

Narrator Nathan DeWall

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Length 10 hours

Language English

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Why do we connect with some people and not others? What makes great teams flourish? How does culture shape our attitudes? How does influence work? Join the co-author of the world’s bestselling psychology textbooks to find out how small changes to your social environment can produce big changes in how you approach daily life and major decisions.

Most people rush to the power of personality when explaining how we think, feel, and act. While personality certainly plays a role in our behavior, the power of the social situation to influence our actions cannot be underestimated. As it explores the fascinating field of social psychology, this eye-opening audio course busts common myths about human psychology and behavior.

Your instructor is University of Kentucky psychology professor Nathan DeWall, co-author of the world’s bestselling psychology textbook. Described by Iowa State University Distinguished Professor of Psychology Craig A. Anderson as “one of the most influential psychological science leaders of his generation,” DeWall’s lectures reveal that he is as passionate about his subject as he is knowledgeable.

In 24 absorbing lectures, you’ll discover many of the different cognitive, motivational, and emotional factors that underlie social behavior. Along the way, you’ll come to appreciate—and evaluate critically—research in the behavioral sciences, applying what you learn from social psychology research to events in the real world. At the end of this course, you will have clearer self-awareness, better tools to foster friendships and romantic relationships, and a more compassionate heart to become a better global citizen.

This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

Science & Technology Nonfiction Psychology

Nathan DeWall is professor of psychology at the University of Kentucky, where he earned the 2011 Outstanding Teacher Award from the College of Arts and Science . In 2017, the Institute for Scientific Information listed him in the top 1% of the world’s most cited scientists in psychology/psychiatry, and in 2011, the Association for Psychological Science named him a “Rising Star.” The author of 200 publications, he has received numerous awards for his teaching and research, as well as grants from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.

Prof. DeWall a master’s degree in social science from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. in social psychology from Florida State University. He writes regularly for The New York Times and Quartz, and he has been featured in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Harvard Business Review, The Atlantic Monthly, the BBC, and NPR. With David G. Myers, he writes psychology textbooks for college and high school students, reaching millions of students around the world.
Prof. DeWall has lectured in Hong Kong, the Netherlands, England, Greece, Hungary, Sweden, Australia, and other locations around the world.