Free online courseIntro to Psychology

Course content

• Video class: Preview: Introduction to Psychology | Study Hall

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• Exercise: What is one theory about the purpose of dreams mentioned in the text?

• Video class: How do we study our minds? | Introduction to Psychology 1 of 30 | Study Hall

  11m

• Exercise: Which of the following domains of psychology focuses on understanding the biological processes behind our behaviors and mental states?

• Video class: The Roots of Psychology | Introduction to Psychology 2 of 30 | Study Hall

  12m

• Exercise: Which of the following concepts emphasizes the interconnectedness of human existence and the natural world, often drawing from indigenous perspectives?

• Video class: How Psychologists Research People | Introduction to Psychology 3 of 30 | Study Hall

  11m

• Exercise: Which research method involves observing participants without interference to understand patterns in their behavior?

• Video class: Is Psychology Unbiased? | Introduction to Psychology 4 of 30 | Study Hall

  11m

• Exercise: Why is critical research design important in psychological studies?

• Video class: Getting to Know Your Brain | Introduction to Psychology 5 of 30 | Study Hall

  11m

• Exercise: Which part of the nervous system is primarily responsible for involuntary actions such as heart rate and digestion?

• Video class: How Our (More Than) Five Senses Work | Introduction to Psychology 6 of 30 | Study Hall

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• Exercise: How do sensation and perception differ in the context of processing sensory information?

• Video class: Our Different States of Consciousness | Introduction to Psychology 7 of 30 | Study Hall

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• Exercise: What is one of the purposes of the circadian rhythm in humans?

• Video class: What Even Is Learning? | Introduction to Psychology 8 of 30 | Study Hall

  12m

• Exercise: In classical conditioning, what is the term for the stimulus that initially produces no specific response until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus?

• Video class: How to Utilize Your Memory | Introduction to Psychology 9 of 30 | Study Hall

  12m

• Exercise: What are the three main processes involved in human memory?

• Video class: Can you measure intelligence? | Introduction to Psychology 10 of 30 | Study Hall

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• Exercise: Which theory suggests that intelligence is made up of two different kinds, fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence?

• Video class: What drives our goals? | Introduction to Psychology 11 of 30 | Study Hall

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• Exercise: What component of motivation involves the continued effort towards a goal despite obstacles?

• Video class: Where Do Emotions Come From? | Introduction to Psychology 12 of 30 | Study Hall

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• Exercise: Which theory of emotion suggests that emotions occur when we label our physiological responses to a situation, taking both the physical reaction and our interpretation into account?

• Video class: Stages of Human Development | Introduction to Psychology 13 of 30 | Study Hall

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• Exercise: What type of development primarily involves changes in how humans grow, develop, and change from birth through elderhood, focusing on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects?

• Video class: Influences on Development | Introduction to Psychology 14 of 30 | Study Hall

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• Exercise: Which of the following theories emphasizes the importance of social and cultural influences on child development?

• Video class: Unpacking Gender and Sexuality | Introduction to Psychology 15 of 30 | Study Hall

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• Exercise: What is the primary difference between sex and gender as discussed in psychology?

• Video class: Do You Really Know Your Personality? | Introduction to Psychology 16 of 30 | Study Hall

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• Exercise: What does the 'Big Five' model measure in the context of personality psychology?

• Video class: The Psychology of Stress | Introduction to Psychology 17 of 30 | Study Hall

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• Exercise: Which of the following best describes a stressor in the context of psychology?