In this course, students will develop an understanding of psychology and how it helps them better understand others and themselves. Students will learn general theories about psychological development, the structure of the brain, and how psychologists study behavior. They will gain an understanding of both normal and disordered psychological behaviors, as well as general applications of the science of psychology in society (such as personality typing and counseling).
Competencies
Course Planning
Foundations of Psychology
Biological Perspectives
Theories of Memory
Personality Development and Social Psychology
Psychological Disorders and Treatments
Course Planning Tool
The course planning tool helps you and your faculty create a more accurate, personalized plan for your success. This tool will help you discover how familiar you already are with the course competencies so you can understand the level of effort it will likely take you to complete this course.
You should work through the tool for this course before you register for the course. You can then refer to the tool report at any time.
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Learning
Welcome to Introduction to Psychology! This is an interactive learning resource, which includes text to read, videos to watch, and questions to help you practice retrieving and applying your knowledge. At the end of each section is a section practice test to help you assess whether you really have mastered the material. When you have completed the sections, you will demonstrate your competence by passing an objective assessment.
To get a good start on this course:
Spend a few minutes reading through the competencies and the rest of this page for a general grasp of the concepts this course covers.
Download the checklist (under the Course Information section) for step-by-step tasks to complete the course efficiently.
The instructors also recommend that you:
Schedule a 15-minute introductory call with your assigned course instructor to learn more about succeeding in this course.
Click on the Course Search and Course Tips tabs on this page, to the right, for helpful information and study materials.