Learning Theories in Social Psychology

This course provides an introduction to major learning theories and key concepts in social psychology. Learners will explore how people acquire and change behavior, as well as how social contexts influence thoughts, attitudes, and actions. Through theoretical concepts, practical examples, and selected learning resources, the course connects psychological theories with everyday human behavior.

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About Course

This course introduces the fundamental learning theories in social psychology and explains how individuals acquire knowledge, behaviors, and skills through experience and observation. It explores five major learning theories, including classical conditioning and observational learning, with examples from everyday life. Learners will discover Ivan Pavlov’s classical conditioning experiments and Albert Bandura’s famous Bobo Doll experiments. The course provides insights into how environmental factors, experiences, and social interactions influence human behavior and learning.

Authorship and Attribution

This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.

Source and Credits:

Instructor: The Art Of Personal Growth
Provider: YouTube (@TheArtOfPersonalGrowth)
License: Standard YouTube license

Source and Credits:

Instructor: Bear it in MIND
Provider: YouTube (@BearitinMIND)
License: Standard YouTube license

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Define and explain major concepts and principles of learning theories and social psychology.
Differentiate between major learning approaches, including classical conditioning, operant conditioning, observational learning, and cognitive learning.
Explain how learning theories contributes to understanding changes in human behavior.

Prerequisites

To be successful in this course, you should have a background in introductory psychology, including basic concepts like social behavior, attitudes, social influence, and human behavior.

Who Can Take This Course?

This course is for undergraduate students or beginners interested in social psychology.

Course Outline

Module 1: Learning Theories in Social Psychology

Definitions and Examples

Course Introduction (Reading)

The Five Learning Theories (Video)

Classical Conditioning & Ivan Pavlov | Behaviorist Approach | AQA Psychology | A-level (Video)

Bandura’s Bobo Doll Experiments | AQA Psychology (Video)

Course Conclusion (Reading)

Skills You Will Gain

Learning Theory Knowledge Classical Conditioning Skills Observational Learning Understanding Behavioral Pattern Recognition Social Learning Concepts Human Behavior Analysis Psychological Experiment Analysis Real-World Learning Applications

Course Information

Duration

Less Than 1 Hour

Difficulty Level

Beginner

Learning Mode

Fully Online (Asynchronous)

Learning Type

Self Paced

Language

English Only