YoVDO

Evolution, Emotion, and Reason: Love - Guest Lecture

Offered By: Yale University via YouTube

Tags

Psychology Courses Social Psychology Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the psychological theories of love and attraction in this guest lecture by Professor Peter Salovey, Dean of Yale College. Delve into the different types of love, factors that influence attraction, and how people sometimes misinterpret arousal as love. Learn about the social psychology behind romantic relationships and gain insights into the complex emotions involved. Engage with topics such as defining love, understanding its various forms, and examining the circumstances that predict attraction. The lecture concludes with a question and answer session, allowing for further exploration of these fascinating concepts in psychology.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Introduction to Dr Peter Salovey .
- Chapter 2. Defining Love and Its Permutations .
- Chapter 3. The Social Psychology of Love and Attraction.
- Chapter 4. Misattribution for the Causes of Arousal.
- Chapter 5. Question and Answer.


Taught by

YaleCourses

Tags

Related Courses

Networked Life
University of Pennsylvania via Coursera
Gamification
University of Pennsylvania via Coursera
A Beginner's Guide to Irrational Behavior
Duke University via Coursera
Accountable TalkĀ®: Conversation that Works
University of Pittsburgh via Coursera
Why We Need Psychology
University of London International Programmes via Coursera