Social Neuroscience β Social Behavior and the Brain
in Personality DevelopmentWhat you will learn?
The neural basis of self-identity and social perception.
How the brain processes faces, emotions, and group affiliations.
The cognitive and neural mechanisms behind biases and stereotypes.
The impact of social rejection and inclusion on the brain.
How neuroscience explains moral decision-making and trust.
About this course
π Online Self-Paced Course: Social Neuroscience β Social Behavior and the Brain
π About This Course
β’ Explore how the human brain processes social behavior, emotions, and interactions.
β’ Learn the neuroscience behind self-perception, empathy, prejudice, and decision-making.
β’ Understand how social pain, bias, and group dynamics shape behavior.
β’ A multidisciplinary approach integrating psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral sciences.
π Course Overview
β’ A deep dive into the neural mechanisms underlying social interactions.
β’ Covers essential topics such as self-representation, emotions, stereotypes, and social intelligence.
β’ Combines theoretical concepts with real-world applications.
β’ Designed for students, professionals, and enthusiasts in psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral sciences.
π Course Curriculum / Modules
β Week 1: Self and Other Representations in the Brain
β Week 2: Neural Basis of Personal Knowledge & Evaluating Faces
β Week 3: Social Categories & Intergroup Relations
β Week 4: Perceiving Out-Groups & Stereotyping in the Brain
β Week 5: Self-Regulation, Evaluative Processing & Emotional Decision-Making
β Week 6: Emotions, Social Behavior & Affect Processing
β Week 7: Theory of Mind & Social Intelligence
β Week 8: Social Pain & Social Brain in Interactive Games
π What You Will Learn
β’ The neural basis of self-identity and social perception.
β’ How the brain processes faces, emotions, and group affiliations.
β’ The cognitive and neural mechanisms behind biases and stereotypes.
β’ The impact of social rejection and inclusion on the brain.
β’ How neuroscience explains moral decision-making and trust.
π― Learning Objectives
β’ Develop an in-depth understanding of brain structures involved in social behavior.
β’ Analyze how the brain processes emotions and social categories.
β’ Apply neuroscience concepts to real-world social dynamics.
β’ Understand disorders affecting social cognition, like autism and psychopathy.
π Course Features & Benefits
β Self-paced learning with flexible access.
β Expert video lectures and real-world case studies.
β Practical insights into social behavior and decision-making.
β Certificate upon completion to enhance career prospects.
β Engaging quizzes, assignments, and discussion forums.
π₯ Who This Course is For?
β’ Psychology and neuroscience students.
β’ Professionals in behavioral sciences, HR, and marketing.
β’ Researchers and educators exploring social cognition.
β’ Anyone interested in understanding human social behavior.
π Skills Covered
πΉ Social cognition and self-perception
πΉ Neuroscience of emotions and empathy
πΉ Group behavior, stereotypes, and biases
πΉ Decision-making and moral reasoning
πΉ Theory of mind and social intelligence
π Complimentary Benefits to Students for Enrolling Now
β Exclusive access to curated research papers and articles.
β Downloadable course materials and case studies.
β Networking opportunities with fellow learners and experts.
β Bonus content on cutting-edge neuroscience research.
π Course Certificate Advantage
β’ Demonstrates expertise in social neuroscience.
β’ Enhances credibility for careers in psychology, HR, and behavioral sciences.
β’ Recognized by top employers in cognitive science and social research.
π¨βπ« Instructor Bio
β’ Taught by experienced neuroscience and psychology experts.
β’ Includes guest lectures from leading researchers in social behavior studies.
β’ Industry insights from professionals working in cognitive and behavioral sciences.
π Books & References
β’ βSocial Neuroscience: The Social Brainβ by Alexander Todorov et al.
β’ βThe Neuroscience of Social Interactionβ by Chris Frith and Daniel Wolpert.
β’ Research papers from Nature Neuroscience and The Journal of Social Neuroscience.
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β’ Research Institutes (NCBS, NIMHANS)
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β’ AI & Behavioral Analytics Companies (Fractal, Mu Sigma)
β’ HR & Organizational Psychology Firms (Mercer, Aon)
β’ Market Research & Consumer Behavior Analytics (Nielsen, Kantar)
π₯ Video Source Disclaimer
This course includes expert video lectures from Swayam Portal and other open education resources for authentic learning.
