Intro to Psychology

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Approx. 4 months

Brief Introduction

Students will be able to: identify and analyze the social dimension of society as a context for human life, the processes of social change and social continuity, the role of human agency in those processes, and the forces that engender social cohesion and fragmentation. place contemporary developments in cultural, historical, environmental, and spatial contexts. identify the dynamics of ethnic, cultural, gender/sexual, age-based, class, regional, national, transnational, and global identities an

Course Summary

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of psychology, including perception, cognition, motivation, and behavior. Through engaging videos and interactive quizzes, students will gain a basic understanding of the scientific study of the mind and behavior.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn the basics of psychology, including perception, cognition, and motivation
  • Explore the different approaches to psychology and their methodologies
  • Understand the scientific study of the mind and behavior

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  • Research Assistant
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  • Social Worker
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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the basic concepts and theories of psychology
  • Apply psychological concepts to real-world scenarios
  • Evaluate and critique psychological research

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior knowledge of psychology is required
  • Access to a computer and the internet is necessary

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online and self-paced
  • Video lectures and interactive quizzes

Similar Courses

  • Introduction to Neuroscience
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Introduction to Social Psychology

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Sigmund Freud
  • B.F. Skinner

Related Books

Description

Go on a journey through psychological concepts and principles to enable you to gain a more in-depth understanding of human thought and behavior.

Requirements

  • There are no prerequisites, but we encourage curiosity about human nature. See the Technology Requirements for using Udacity.

Knowledge

  • Instructor videosLearn by doing exercisesTaught by industry professionals

Outline

  • lesson 1 Introduction to Psychology Practice versus research. Industrial and organizational psychology. Forensic psychology. lesson 2 Research Methods Sex chores correlation and correlation coefficients. Beach correlation study. High fives study. lesson 3 The biology of behavior Introducing Matt Sputnik and genetics. Timeline of humans and human evolution. Genetic code and dominance complexity. lesson 4 Sensation and Perception Weight difference threshold. Mechanoreceptors and the Golden brain ceremony. Nearsightedness and the eye and the Odins eye theory. lesson 5 Psychological development Nature vs nurture. Developmental stages and domains. Prenatal exposure. lesson 6 Consciousness Coma and consciousness and attention. Meditation. The function of sleep sleep apnea and Insomnia. lesson 7 Depressants, Hallucinogens and Opioids Barbituates and benzodiazapines alcohol and other depressants. Heroin and other opioids cannabis marijuana effects. Psilocybin for terminal illness MDMA for PTSD. lesson 8 Memory H.M. or Henry Molaison removal of the hippocampi. Sensory memory central executive. Introduction to long-term memory. lesson 9 And much more... Language intelligence motivation and emotion. Stress and health personality. Social behavior psychological disorders.

Summary of User Reviews

Read reviews for Udacity's Intro to Psychology course. Users rate this course highly for its engaging content and knowledgeable instructor. Many users appreciate the practical application of the concepts covered in the course.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical application of concepts covered in the course

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging content
  • Knowledgeable instructor
  • Practical application of concepts covered in the course
  • Interactive quizzes and assignments
  • Flexible schedule

Cons from User Reviews

  • Limited interaction with other students
  • Some technical issues with the online platform
  • Not enough depth in certain topics
  • Lack of feedback on assignments
  • No certificate for completing the course
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Susan Snycerski, Greg Feist, Lauren Castellano
San Jose State University
Udacity

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