Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships

APA follows relationships from initial impressions through attraction, love and possible dissolution. The focus is explanatory social psychology, with a sequence that helps learners connect separate findings. It is useful for studying relationship processes without treating a course as personalized counseling.

What you will learn

• Explain research concepts behind first impressions.
• Compare factors associated with attraction.
• Discuss satisfaction and dissolution in relationships.

Who this suits

Beginners with a high-school diploma or equivalent who want an academic introduction to relationship psychology.

Before you enroll

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Put it into practice

Analyze a fictional relationship vignette using two concepts from the course. Include the information that would be needed before drawing a stronger conclusion.

Source and review

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