Development Across the Lifespan

About this course

Discover how people think, feel, and behave in social settings with this engaging course in Social Psychology. Designed for learners interested in psychology, human behavior, social sciences, education, public policy, management, or related fields, this course helps you understand the social forces that shape individuals, groups, and society. Build a strong foundation in social psychology by exploring social cognition, attitudes, persuasion, conformity, group behavior, prejudice, prosocial behavior, aggression, and interpersonal relationships. Learn how culture, identity, social context, and cognitive biases influence the way people perceive themselves and others. Explore how attitudes are formed and changed, how people respond to social influence, and how groups shape decision-making, leadership, cooperation, and conflict. Examine important real-world issues such as stereotypes, discrimination, helping behavior, relationships, and social identity. Go beyond theory by connecting social psychology to everyday life and contemporary social challenges. Develop the ability to critically evaluate human behavior, understand social interactions, and apply psychological insights across personal, professional, and public settings. Whether you are exploring psychology for the first time or looking to strengthen your understanding of human behavior, this course gives you practical insights and analytical skills to better understand people and the social world around you.