Whats Covered
 
This online course is designed for anyone interested in understanding the fascinating world of psychology. Over 15 modules, we'll delve into the science behind human thought, emotion, and behavior.
Course Structure:
The course is divided into 3 sections:
Part 1: Foundations of Psychology (Modules 1-5)
Part 2: Core Areas of Psychology (Modules 6-10)
Part 3: Applications of Psychology (Modules 11-15)
Each module will include video lectures, interactive exercises, quizzes, and recommended readings.
Part 1: Foundations of Psychology (Modules 1-5)
Module 1: Introduction to Psychology: What is psychology? Historical perspectives and the different approaches to studying the mind.
Module 2: The Biological Basis of Behavior: Exploring the nervous system, hormones, and their influence on behavior.
Module 3: The Power of Perception: How we see, hear, and interpret the world around us. Sensation, attention, and illusions.
Module 4: Learning and Memory: How we acquire and retain information. Classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and memory processes.
Module 5: Thinking and Language: Problem-solving, decision-making, and the power of language in shaping our thoughts.
Part 2: Core Areas of Psychology (Modules 6-10)
Module 6: Development Across the Lifespan: From infancy to old age, exploring how we grow and change physically, cognitively, and socially.
Module 7: Sensation and Perception: Understanding how we experience the world through our senses and how our brains interpret those signals.
Module 8: Motivation and Emotion: What drives us? Exploring the biological, cognitive, and social factors that influence our motivations and emotions.
Module 9: Social Psychology: The power of social influence, conformity, group dynamics, and social perception.
Module 10: Abnormal Psychology: Understanding psychological disorders, their causes, and treatment options.
Part 3: Applications of Psychology (Modules 11-15)
Module 11: Psychology and Health: The mind-body connection, stress management, and the role of psychology in health promotion.
Module 12: Psychology in the Workplace: Motivation, leadership, decision-making, and enhancing workplace productivity.
Module 13: Psychology and the Law: Eyewitness testimony, jury selection, and the role of psychologists in the legal system.
Module 14: Psychology and Education: Learning styles, motivation, and effective teaching strategies.
Module 15: The Future of Psychology: Emerging fields of study, new technologies, and the future of psychological research.