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Psychology of Popularity
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 8 hours
  • Course by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Offered by

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The level of popularity you experienced in childhood and adolescence is still affecting you today in ways that you may not even realize. Learn about how psychologists study popularity and how these same concepts can be used in adulthood to be more successful at work, become better parents, and have a happier life.

Modules

Lesson 1

    • 5 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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5 Videos

  • Introduction to Popularity
  • Is Popularity in Our DNA?
  • How Popularity Affects Us Thousands of Times a Day
  • Do You Have a Hostile Attribution Bias?
  • Do You Have a Rejection Sensitivity Bias?

2 Readings

  • Syllabus
  • Grading and Logistics

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    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module 1 Quiz

Lesson 1

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • Who Can Accurately Tell You About a Child’s Popularity?
  • Asking Peers About Children’s Popularity
  • What are the 5 Categories of “Sociometric Popularity”?
  • Does Popularity Change When Moving to a New Context?
  • A New Form of Popularity in Adolescence?

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    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module 2 Quiz

Lesson 1

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • What Social Behaviors Make People Popular so Quickly?
  • Other Social Behaviors That Make People Popular
  • What Forms of Aggression are Related to Popularity and Rejection?
  • What Functions of Aggression are Related to Popularity and Rejection?

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    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module 3 Quiz

Lesson 1

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • Why is Facial Attractiveness so Strongly Related to Popularity Among Youth?
  • Body Attractiveness and Popularity
  • Can Smart Kids be Popular?
  • How Did Your Parents Determine How Popular You Were?

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  • Module 4 Quiz

Lesson 1

    • 6 Videos
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6 Videos

  • How Do We Study the Effects of Popularity on Later Outcomes?
  • How Does Popularity Predict Delinquency?
  • Different Types of Rejected Children
  • Why Do Rejected-Aggressive Children Have so Many Difficulties?
  • How Does Popularity Predict Internalizing Symptoms?
  • How Does Depression Predict Peer Rejection?

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    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module 5 Quiz

Lesson 1

    • 5 Videos
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  • How is Popularity Related Health Risk Behaviors?
  • Let’s Talk About Sex (and Babies)!
  • Popular Teens are Not as Risky as we Thought?
  • How Does Popularity Predict Long-Term Adult Outcomes?
  • Closing Video

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  • Module 6 Quiz

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Discover how childhood and adolescent popularity impacts your adult life with the "Psychology of Popularity" course. Offered by Coursera, this foundational Health & Fitness course, led by expert instructors, delves into psychological studies of popularity. Over 480 minutes, learn strategies to enhance success at work, improve parenting skills, and boost overall happiness. Available through a Starter subscription, this course is perfect for those seeking personal and professional growth.

Dr. Mitch Prinstein
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Dr. Mitch Prinstein