This course will introduce you to the fundamental principles of psychology .
Course outline and learning outcomes provided by Saylor Academy (Saylor.org), under a CC-BY Creative Commons 3.0 License.
It has been designed to not only provide you with the tools necessary for the study of psychology but to present you with a sampling of the major areas of psychology research. The course begins with a short overview of how psychology developed as an academic discipline and an introduction to a number of the principle methodologies most commonly deployed in its study. The subsequent units are arranged around broad areas of research, including emotion, development, memory, and psychopathology. We will focus on well-substantiated research and current trends within each of these categories.
The History and Methods of Psychology | The Nature and Nurture of Behavior |
The Biology of Psychology | Sensation, Perception, and Consciousness |
Learning and Memory | Development |
Social Psychology | Psychopathology |
Introduction to Psychology: Historical Context and Definition Research in Psychology Assessment Behavioral Genetics: The Gene-Environment Interaction Behavioral Genetics The Gene-Environment Interaction: Examples
Neural Communication The Peripheral Nervous System The Central Nervous System: An Overview Neuropsychology, Sensation versus Perception Waves and Wavelengths Visual Sensation The Other Senses The Interpretation of Sensory Information Consciousness, Dreams, and Psychoactive Drugs
Major Theories and Models of Learning Memory The Neuropsychological Perspective of Memory
Important Theories and Research Related to Developmental Psychology Infancy and Childhood Development Adolescent Development and Adulthood
Social Thinking Social Influence Other Interpersonal Phenomena: Stereotypes and Hostile and Helping Emotion and Motivation
Understanding What Mental Disorders Are Mental Disorders Psychological Therapies
