Course

HUM-240: The Psychology of social influence

Lectures in this course (19)

Explores social changes, norms formation, and status effects on behavior convergence in uncertain situations.

Explores the formation and influence of social norms in regulating behavior and the impact of social status.

Delves into the impact of social norms on behavior, analyzing influential experiments and the transmission of norms across generations.

Delves into the influence and transmission of social norms through classic experiments like the autocinetic effect and the Bobo Doll experiment.

Delves into Milgram's obedience experiments, analyzing authority dynamics and factors influencing compliance levels.

Explores conformity and group pressure, highlighting how individuals align with group consensus even when knowing the correct answer.

Delves into social influence, conformity, and obedience, highlighting the impact of group dynamics and authority on individual behavior.

Delves into the impact of groups on individual behavior and intergroup relations.

Explores intergroup discrimination mechanisms and the impact of social support.

Explores social identity, categorization, and intergroup conflicts, emphasizing the impact of group interactions on perceptions and behaviors.

Delves into how negative stereotypes can impact performance and the strategies proposed to mitigate these effects.

Explores social identity, group conflicts, and strategies to reduce discrimination through shared goals and affiliations.

Examines the influence of stereotype threat on performance and presents strategies to mitigate its effects.

Examines stereotype threat, its impact on performance, and the underlying mechanisms affecting outcomes in diverse groups.

Explores conformity, obedience, and innovation, emphasizing power bases for influence and the process of minority influence.

Explores gender stereotypes in psychology, stereotype threat, and strategies for mitigating it.

Delves into the theory of conversion by Moscovici, exploring minority influence through a long process and the importance of consistency.

Explores stereotype threat, self-affirmation, and minority influence with real-life examples.

Explores how minority influence is achieved through a long process involving revelation, conflict, consistency, and conversion.