Free online courseFundamentals of Psychology

Duration of the online course: 6 hours and 41 minutes

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Explore the core concepts of psychology with this comprehensive free online course. Topics include research methods, brain structures, memory, learning, and psychological disorders.

Course Description

Welcome to the "Fundamentals of Psychology" course, an extensive and meticulously designed program. Exclusively categorized under Health, this course delves deep into the intriguing world of Psychology. With a total duration of 6 hours and 41 minutes, this comprehensive curriculum is your gateway to understanding the core principles and various branches of psychology.

The journey begins with an introduction to Psychology, setting the stage with foundational knowledge essential for deeper exploration. The course seamlessly transitions into Research Methods in Psychology, equipping you with the tools needed for scientific inquiry and understanding researcher biases that can influence study outcomes.

Grasping the concept of Statistical Analysis in Psychology is crucial, followed by an in-depth discourse on the Ethical Guidelines that govern psychological research. This ensures a solid grounding in both the methodology and ethical considerations crucial to the field.

The next segment intricately details the Endocrine System and Nervous System. The lessons on Action Potential in the Neuron and the role of Agonists further deepen your understanding. An exploration of Brain Structures, Split-Brain studies, and Neuroplasticity unveils the complexities of our neural architecture.

Your voyage continues through the fascinating realms of the Sleep Cycle and Dreams, elucidating how these states influence our daily lives. Sensory perception is another pivotal focus, covering the Human Eye and Ear, the Sense of Touch, and the cultural influences on perception.

The curriculum advances to Learning theories, including Classical and Operant Conditioning, and introduces the subtleties of Social Learning. An exploration of memory mechanics covers different Types of Memories, Retrieval processes, and the biological underpinnings of memory formation, delving into why we forget and how memories are biologically encoded.

Moving ahead, the course examines the evolution of intelligence, psychometric assessments, and cognitive biases. Key developmental stages are outlined — from childhood to adolescence, adulthood, and aging, emphasizing Social Development in childhood and Piaget’s Stages of Development.

Theories of motivation and emotion, including the Biopsychosocial Approach and renowned perspectives by Hans Selye, equip you to understand the driving forces behind human behavior. The comprehensive overview of personality theories spans Psychoanalytic, Behaviorism, Humanistic, and Trait theories, elucidating methods for measuring personality traits.

In its final stages, the course tackles Psychological Disorders, encompassing Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety, OCD, and more. A thorough review of treatment methods and biological perspectives on disorders rounds off your understanding of psychological well-being.

Join this unparalleled exploration of psychological fundamentals, designed for those eager to comprehend the intricacies of the human mind and behavior. While the course has not yet received reviews, its rich content promises a rewarding learning experience.

Course content

  • Video class: Introducing Psychology [AP Psychology Review Unit 1 Topic 1]

    0h15m

  • Exercise: Which approach to psychology focuses on the influence of our biological makeup and processes on our behaviors and mental states?

  • Video class: Research Methods In Psychology [AP Psychology Review Unit 1 Topic 2]

    0h07m

  • Exercise: What distinguishes experiments from other research methods in psychology?

  • Video class: Researcher Bias In Psychology [AP Psychology Review Unit 1 Topic 4]

    0h04m

  • Exercise: What is an example of confirmation bias?

  • Video class: Statistical Analysis in Psychology [AP Psychology Review Unit 1 Topic 5]

    0h08m

  • Exercise: Based on statistical analysis in psychology, which of the following statements is accurate?

  • Video class: Ethical Guidelines in Psychology [AP Psychology Review Unit 1 Topic 6]

    0h03m

  • Exercise: What is the role of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) in psychological research?

  • Video class: The Endocrine System [AP Psychology Unit 2 Topic 2]

    0h04m

  • Exercise: What is a key difference between the endocrine and nervous systems?

  • Video class: Nervous System

    0h07m

  • Exercise: Which two main parts comprise the nervous system according to the provided text?

  • Video class: Action Potential In The Neuron [AP Psychology Unit 2 Topic 4]

    0h10m

  • Exercise: What is the main role of sensory neurons in the nervous system?

  • Video class: Agonists

    0h04m

  • Exercise: Which of the following is an agonist drug?

  • Video class: Brain Structures

    0h14m

  • Exercise: Which structure in the brain is responsible for language comprehension and is located in the temporal lobe?

  • Video class: Split-Brain

    0h07m

  • Exercise: Which neuroimaging technique involves injecting radioactive glucose to study brain activity?

  • Video class: Neuroplasticity

    0h04m

  • Exercise: What is the concept referring to the brain's ability to change and adapt?

  • Video class: Sleep Cycle, Dreams,

    0h09m

  • Exercise: Which theory suggests dreams are our brain's attempt to make sense of random neural activity?

  • Video class: Sensation and Perception [AP Psychology Unit 3 Topic 1]

    0h13m

  • Exercise: What is an example of the Gestalt principle of closure?

  • Video class: How Culture

    0h07m

  • Exercise: What is Perceptual Constancy in Psychology?

  • Video class: The Human Eye

    0h08m

  • Exercise: Which part of the eye is responsible for maintaining pressure within the eye and providing nourishment to the cornea and lens?

  • Video class: Top-Down

    0h03m

  • Exercise: What is Top-Down Processing in Visual Perception?

  • Video class: The Human Ear

    0h05m

  • Exercise: How does the ear process sound?

  • Video class: The Process Of Smelling

    0h02m

  • Exercise: What is the term used for the sensation of taste?

  • Video class: Sensation of Touch, Layers of Skin

    0h04m

  • Exercise: What is the primary function of the epididermis?

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