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Political Psychology

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Political Ideology And Identity

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Political Cognition And Decision Making

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Emotion And Political Behavior

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Group Dynamics And Conflict

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Political Communication And Persuasion

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Sarah Thompson
GB · Course completed

I loved the Political Psychology class – it was exactly what I needed to understand why people vote the way they do. The course broke down complex theories into everyday examples, like how social media memes can sway public opinion, which I actually used in my campus political club. The PDFs and slide decks were clear and up‑to‑date, and the weekly webinars let us ask real‑world questions. It was a relaxed, friendly vibe, and I left feeling confident I could apply these insights in my future marketing role.

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Michael Carter
US · Course completed

The Political Psychology course at Stanmore School of Business precisely matched my learning objectives. The modules on cognitive bias in voter behavior gave me the analytical tools to design a research project for my senior thesis, and the case studies on campaign framing were immediately applicable to my internship at a public‑policy firm. The lecture videos were crisp, the reading list featured both classic texts and recent journal articles, and the supplemental data sets allowed hands‑on practice with statistical software. Overall, the program was professionally delivered and exceeded my expectations.

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Ananya Patel
IN · Course completed

Wow! This course was a game‑changer for me. The deep dive into group dynamics and identity politics gave me practical skills to conduct focus groups for my NGO work. I especially appreciated the hands‑on assignments where we simulated political campaigns using the psychological models taught in class – it felt like real consultancy work! The reading material blended classic scholars like Tajfel with recent Indian case studies, making everything relevant to my context. I'm thrilled with the knowledge I gained and can't wait to use it in upcoming projects.

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Zanele Dlamini
ZA · Course completed

The Political Psychology program was exceptionally detailed and well‑structured. Each week I explored topics such as the psychology of leadership, the impact of propaganda, and measurement of political attitudes, which directly helped me meet my goal of becoming a policy analyst. The course provided rigorous quantitative exercises using SPSS datasets, and the instructor’s feedback on my analytical reports was thorough and constructive. The reading list included African perspectives alongside global research, enhancing relevance. My overall learning experience was highly satisfying, and I feel equipped to contribute meaningfully to public‑sector research.





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