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Introduction to Psychology

Categories: Human Services
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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

  • Lesson 1 : Learning Objectives
  • Lesson 2: What is psychology?
  • 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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RB
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MC
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FB
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2 years ago
very helpful .
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