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If you’re passionate about politics, you’ve probably wondered how some well-educated and reasonable people could have such misguided political positions. This, of course, extends to determining why some people grow up die-hard Republicans and why others end up bleeding-heart Democrats. Professor Darren Shreiber investigates these questions and more through a free course podcast offered by […]

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Open Courseware

Social Psychology

Dr. Stephan Chorover, introduces students to the study of social psychology in this free online course from MIT. Students will walk away with an understanding of the psychological forces behind how our behavior shifts in different social settings. We’re all affected by our surroundings whether hanging out with friends, surrounded by strangers, or playing a team sport. […]

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The Psychology of the Internet Troll

What makes an Internet troll tick? In a word – disinhibition. Academic Earth illustrates how anonymity contributes to the online disinhibition effect, illuminating the psyche of the these anonymous troublemakers.

https://academicearth.org/electives/psychology-internet-troll/