Introduction to Psychology
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Course Description
Students will learn about the historical foundations of psychology and major theories of psychology will be discussed. Current and relevant applications of psychology will be explored, such as behaviourism, psychoanalysis, and humanistic approaches as they relate to individuals and society. Students will also learn about current research on psychology and implications in the human services field.
Course Content
Topics 1: Introduction to the Science of Psychology: History and Research Methods
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Lesson 1 : Learning Objectives
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Lesson 2: What is psychology?
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Quiz 1 : Introduction to the Science of Psychology: History and Research Methods
Topics 2: The Biology of Mind And Behavior: The Brain in Action How the World Enters the Mind
Topics 3: Sensation and Perception: How the World Enters the Mind
Topics 4: Learning: How Experience Changes Us
Topics 5: Memory: Living with Yesterday
Topics 6: Language, Thinking and Intelligence: What Humans Do Best
Chapter 7: Emotion and Motivation: Feeling and Striving
Topics 8: Personality: Vive la Difference!
Topics 9: Psychology Over the Life Span: Growing Up, Growing Older, Growing Wiser
Topics 10: Stress, Health, and Coping: Dealing with Life
Topics 11:Psychological Disorders: More than Everyday Problems
Topics 12:Treatment: Healing Actions, Healing Words
Topics 13: Social Psychology: Meeting of the Minds
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