Course Overview
Audience
Managers, coaches, community leaders, educators, HR professionals, faith community leaders
Level
Accessible. Written for non academic audiences
Format
Self-paced video modules
Certificate
Included upon completion
Course Curriculum
01
Why We Do What We Do. The Foundations of Social Influence
The core finding in social psychology that most people who study it never stop thinking about: human behavior is far more shaped by situation and context than by individual character. What this means for how you lead, teach, parent, and organize.
02
Cognitive Bias. The Shortcuts Our Minds Take and When They Backfire
The seven cognitive biases with the most practical implications for organizational life. Not an exhaustive survey. A focused look at the ones that actually change how you make decisions when you understand them.
03
Social Identity. How Groups Shape Who We Think We Are
How the groups we belong to shape our self-concept, our behavior, and our perception of others. The implications for team dynamics, organizational culture, and the way institutions communicate belonging. Or fail to.
04
Influence and Persuasion. The Research Behind Why People Change Their Minds
Cialdini's influence principles in their research context, not as a sales playbook. What actually drives attitude change, what does not, and how to apply this in professional communication, advocacy, and leadership.
05
Motivation. What Self-Determination Theory Actually Says
The research on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and why most organizational reward systems undermine the motivation they are designed to produce. A practical framework for creating conditions where people want to do good work rather than just performing under observation.
06
Group Behavior. Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions in Groups
Groupthink, social loafing, bystander effects, and the conditions under which group decision making outperforms individual judgment. A practical framework for designing group processes that produce better outcomes.
What You Receive
- ✦ All video modules with lifetime access
- ✦ Downloadable summary PDF and worksheets per module
- ✦ Recommended reading list with annotations
- ✦ Certificate of completion
- ✦ Access to any future updates to the course content
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About the Instructor
Dr. Corey R. Sims, PhD
Psychology Research Consultant and Educator. Senior executive in higher education. Visiting professor. Army National Guard Veteran. Grant Project Director. Indianapolis, IN.
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