Free Course
Intro to Psychology
by
The Science of Thought and Behavior
About this Course
Introduction to Psychology is a journey through all of the major psychological concepts and principles. The knowledge gained from this course will allow students to critically evaluate psychological research and have a more in-depth understanding of human thought and behavior.
Course Cost
Free
Timeline
Approx. 4 months
Skill Level
beginner
Included in Product
Rich Learning Content
Interactive Quizzes
Taught by Industry Pros
Self-Paced Learning
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Intro to Psychology
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Course Leads
Susan Snycerski
Instructor
Greg Feist
Instructor
Lauren Castellano
Instructor
What You Will Learn
Prerequisites and Requirements
There are no prerequisites, but we encourage curiosity about human nature.
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Why Take This Course
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 and the similarities, differences, linkages, and interactions between them.
evaluate social science information, draw on different points of view, and formulate applications appropriate to contemporary social issues.
recognize the interactions of social institutions, culture, and environment with the behavior of individuals.
What do I get?
- Instructor videos
- Learn by doing exercises
- Taught by industry professionals