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Introduction
to Psychology
The science of the mind: behavior, cognition, development, and the research that keeps upending what we thought we knew about people.
What You'll Learn
A full semester of introduction to psychology — completed at your own pace, with no deadlines or fixed class times.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Analyze foundational theories and historical developments in psychology to critically evaluate key concepts in the field
- Explain the physiological basis of behavior and mental processes by articulating the structure and function of the nervous system
- Evaluate sensory processes and developmental aspects of sensation and perception to deepen comprehension of human experience; investigate various states of consciousness and their psychological significance, particularly in sleep, dreams, and altered states
- Apply learning theories to practical contexts, demonstrating understanding of their relevance in everyday life
- Examine major psychological disorders, therapeutic interventions, and contemporary trends in psychological research, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and ethical considerations.
Major Course Topics
Course chapters and lessons
Introduction to Psychology has 16 chapters across 68 instructional hours, as listed in the course syllabus. Expand any chapter to see the lessons inside it.
- Chapters
- 16
- Lessons
- 91
- Instructional hours
- 68 hrs
- Semester hours
- 3
Chapter 1
Introduction to Psychology
- 1.1 What is Psychology?
- 1.2 History of Psychology
- 1.3 Contemporary Psychology
- 1.4 Careers in Psychology
- 1.5 Psychological Perspectives
Chapter 2
Psychological Research
- 2.1 Introduction to Psychological Research
- 2.2 Why is Research Important?
- 2.3 Approaches to Research
- 2.4 Analyzing Findings
- 2.5 Ethics in Psychological Research
Chapter 3
Biopsychology
- 3.1 Human Genetics
- 3.2 Cells of the Nervous System
- 3.3 Parts of the Nervous System
- 3.4 The Brain and Spinal Cord
- 3.5 The Endocrine System
Chapter 4
States of Consciousness
- 4.1 What is Consciousness?
- 4.2 Sleep and Why We Sleep
- 4.3 Stages of Sleep
- 4.4 Sleep Problems and Disorders
- 4.5 Substance Use and Abuse
- 4.6 Other States of Consciousness
Chapter 5
Sensation and Perception
- 5.1 Sensation versus Perception
- 5.2 Waves and Wavelengths
- 5.3 Vision
- 5.4 Hearing
- 5.5 The Other Senses
- 5.6 Gestalt Principles of Perception
Chapter 6
Learning
- 6.1 What is Learning?
- 6.2 Classical Conditioning
- 6.3 Operant Conditioning
- 6.4 Observational Learning (Modeling)
Chapter 7
Thinking and Intelligence
- 7.1 What is Cognition?
- 7.2 Language
- 7.3 Problem Solving
- 7.4 What Are Intelligence and Creativity?
- 7.5 Measures of Intelligence
- 7.6 The Source of Intelligence
Chapter 8
Memory
- 8.1 How Memory Functions
- 8.2 Parts of the Brain Involved with Memory
- 8.3 Problems with Memory
- 8.4 Ways to Enhance Memory
Chapter 9
Lifespan Development
- 9.1 What is Lifespan Development?
- 9.2 Lifespan Theories
- 9.3 Stages of Development
- 9.4 Death and Dying
Chapter 10
Emotion and Motivation
- 10.1 Motivation
- About What Motivates Us
- 10.2 Hunger and Eating
- 10.3 Sexual Behavior
- 10.4 Emotion
Chapter 11
Personality
- 11.1 What is Personality?
- 11.2 Freud and the Psychodynamic Perspective
- 11.3 Neo-Freudians: Adler, Erikson, Jung, and Horney
- 11.4 Learning Approaches
- 11.5 Humanistic Approaches
- 11.6 Biological Approaches
- 11.7 Trait Theorists
- 11.8 Cultural Understandings of Personality
- 11.9 Personality Assessment
Chapter 12
Social Psychology
- 12.1 What is Social Psychology?
- 12.2 Self-presentation
- 12.3 Attitudes and Persuasion
- 12.4 Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience
- 12.5 Prejudice and Discrimination
- 12.6 Aggression
- 12.7 Prosocial Behavior
Chapter 13
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- 13.1 What is Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- 13.2 Industrial Psychology: Selecting and Evaluating Employees
- 13.3 Organizational Psychology: The Social Dimension of Work
- 13.4 Human Factors Psychology and Workplace Design
Chapter 14
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health
- 14.1 What is Stress?
- 14.2 Stressors
- 14.3 Stress and Illness
- 14.4 Regulation of Stress
- 14.5 The Pursuit of Happiness
Chapter 15
Psychological Disorders
- 15.1 What are Psychological Disorders?
- 15.2 Diagnosing and Classifying Psychological Disorders
- 15.3 Perspectives on Psychological Disorders
- 15.4 Anxiety Disorders
- 15.5 Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
- 15.6 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- 15.7 Mood Disorders
- 15.8 Schizophrenia
- 15.9 Dissociative Disorders
- 15.10 Personality Disorders
- 15.11 Disorders in Childhood
Chapter 16
Therapy and Treatment
- 16.1 Mental Health Treatment: Past and Present
- 16.2 Types of Treatment
- 16.3 Treatment Modalities
- 16.4 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders: A Special Case
- 16.5 The Sociocultural Model and Therapy Utilization
These chapters come straight from the official course syllabus, which also sets out the graded assignment and the proctored final exam.
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