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Neurolinguistics
- 4.7
Approx. 20 hours to complete
This course introduces the key principles and goals of modern neurolinguistics. Neurolinguistics is a science that incorporates methods and paradigms of linguistics and neuroscience. This course discusses the main units and organizational principles of the human nervous system that underlie our language capacity. The outline of the course Module 1 introduces you to the main ideas and history of neurolinguistics....
Schizophrenia
by Matt Kurtz- 4.7
Approx. 6 hours to complete
The main goal of this class is to gain an introductory exposure to the nature of the psychiatric disorder known as schizophrenia as revealed by the scientific method. We will discuss a broad range of findings from the scientific investigation of biological and psychological factors related to schizophrenia and its treatment....
Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions
by James Pawelski, Ph.D.- 4.8
Approx. 17 hours to complete
Positive interventions are one of the building blocks for the application of positive psychology in our day-to-day lives. In this course taught by Dr. James Pawelski, we explore positive interventions through theory, research and practice. We provide learners the basic tools for using and measuring positive psychology in professional or personal contexts....
Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives
by Ann S. Masten, Ph.D., LP- 4.7
Approx. 20 hours to complete
How do children overcome hazardous experiences to succeed in life? What can be done to protect young people at risk from trauma, war, disasters, and other adversities? Learn about the importance of fostering resilience in children at risk. Participants are welcome to take the MOOC at no cost or to register for a Course Certificate ($49)....
Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work
by Steve Joordens- 4.9
Approx. 3 hours to complete
Policing has always been psychological challenging. On any given shift police officers may encounter a range of psychological challenges including domestic violence, interacting with people experiencing mental health issues, violent crime, even attending the aftermath of horrible accidents. The long exhausting shifts can also result in stressful person interactions within one’s personal life....
A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment
by Dr. Rajagopal Raghunathan- 4.8
Approx. 28 hours to complete
What are the determinants of a happy and fulfilling life? This is surely one of life’s biggest questions, and a question that has interested many of our ancestors. Buddha famously gave up his kingdom in search of happiness. Several Greek philosophers (from Aristotle to Epicurus and Plato to Socrates) had their own views on what it takes to be happy....
The Bilingual Brain
by Arturo E. Hernandez- 4.6
Approx. 15 hours to complete
This course explores the brain bases of bilingualism by discussing literature relevant to differences in age of initial learning, proficiency, and control in the nonverbal, single language and dual-language literature. Participants will learn about the latest research related to how humans learn one or two languages and other cognitive skills. Week 1...
Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills
by Karen Reivich, Ph.D.- 4.9
Approx. 16 hours to complete
Learn how to incorporate resilience interventions into your personal and professional life with Dr. Karen Reivich. In this course, you are exposed to the foundational research in resilience, including protective factors such as mental agility and optimism. Throughout the course, you will hear examples of individuals using resilience skills in their personal and professional lives....
Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods
by Claire Robertson-Kraft, Ph.D. , Angela Duckworth, Ph.D.- 4.3
Approx. 24 hours to complete
Learners discover how apply to research methods to their study of Positive Psychology. In this course, we study with Dr. Angela Duckworth and Dr. Claire Robertson-Kraft. Through an exploration their work "True Grit" and interviews with researchers and practitioners, you develop a research hypothesis and learn how to understand the difference between internal and external validity....
Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age
by Richard E. Nisbett- 4.8
Approx. 13 hours to complete
Most professions these days require more than general intelligence. They require in addition the ability to collect, analyze and think about data. Personal life is enriched when these same skills are applied to problems in everyday life involving judgment and choice. What kinds of things will you learn? Why it’s usually a mistake to interview people for a job....