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PSYCH101: Introduction to Psychology

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An introductory survey of psychology covering the field's history and research methods, the neuroscience underlying behavior, sensation and perception, learning and memory, human development, personality, social psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, health and stress, and psychopathology. Includes a study guide and a final exam, and suits learners with no prior background in the subject.

Syllabus

  • Course Introduction
  • Unit 1: The History and Methods of Psychology
  • Unit 2: Neuroscience
  • Unit 3: Sensation and Perception
  • Unit 4: Learning and Memory
  • Unit 5: Development
  • Unit 6: Personality
  • Unit 7: Social Psychology
  • Unit 8: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Unit 9: Health and Stress Psychology
  • Unit 10: Psychopathology
  • Study Guide
  • Course Feedback Survey
  • Certificate Final Exam
  • Saylor Direct Credit

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    I recently started taking this Psychology course, and it's been an insightful experience so far. The content is well-structured and introduces key concepts like cognitive development, behavioral theories, and the biological basis of behavior in a cl…

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