The Art of Impression Management

Course Overview

Course No. 10010

Master the science of social perception with Professor Leary in this 12-lecture exploration of how we shape others’ impressions of us. Learn:

✔ The psychology behind first impressions
✔ Strategies for effective self-presentation
✔ Navigating professional and personal image challenges
✔ Balancing authenticity with social expectations

Key topics covered:

• Impression formation dynamics
• Social role adaptation
• Workplace persona development
• Relationship image management
• Social anxiety solutions

Video Lectures

01: Self-Presentation in Everyday Life

Duration: 32 min
Explore how we constantly shape others’ perceptions through conscious and unconscious behaviors.

02: Tactics for Managing Impressions

Duration: 32 min
Practical strategies for controlling how you’re perceived in different social contexts.

03: Fitting In and Playing Roles

Duration: 33 min
The psychology behind social adaptation and role-playing in group settings.

04: Playing to the Audience’s Values

Duration: 33 min
How to align your self-presentation with your audience’s beliefs and expectations.

05: When Undesirable Personas Are Deliberate

Duration: 34 min
Examining strategic uses of negative impressions in social dynamics.

06: Your Public Persona and Your Self-Image

Duration: 33 min
The relationship between outward presentation and internal self-concept.

07: Self-Presentation in Close Relationships

Duration: 33 min
How impression management evolves in intimate partnerships and friendships.

08: Managing Your Image at Work

Duration: 33 min
Professional persona development and workplace perception strategies.

09: Social Anxiety and Self-Presentation

Duration: 32 min
Understanding how social fears relate to impression management challenges.

10: Self-Presentation Dilemmas and Disasters

Duration: 34 min
Case studies of image management failures and recovery strategies.

11: The Dangers of Self-Presentation

Duration: 29 min
Potential pitfalls of excessive impression management and authenticity costs.

12: Behind the Mask: Who Are You Really?

Duration: 35 min
Reconciling social personas with core identity for psychological wellbeing.