Human Psychology Essentials: Build Your Understanding of Thoughts, Feelings, & Behavior

Description

Welcome to Human Psychology Essentials: Build Your Understanding of Thoughts, Feelings, & Behavior. In this course, you'll learn:

1. Introduction to Psychology:

   • Explore the history and fundamental concepts of psychology, understanding its evolution as a science and its relevance in our daily lives.
   • Gain insight into the diverse subfields within psychology and the methodologies used to study human behavior.

2. Biological Basis of Behavior:

   • Investigate the intricate relationship between the brain, nervous system, and behavior.
   • Examine how genetics, neurochemistry, and hormones influence our actions and shape our psychological experiences.

3. Sensation and Perception:

   • Uncover the mechanisms behind how we perceive the world through our senses.
   • Analyze the cognitive processes that interpret sensory information and contribute to our conscious experience.

4. Learning and Memory:

   • Explore the principles of learning, memory formation, and information processing.
   • Examine various theories and models that explain how experiences shape behavior and contribute to our cognitive abilities.

5. Emotion and Motivation:

   • Delve into the complex interplay of emotions and motivations that drive human behavior.
   • Understand the evolutionary and psychological factors influencing emotional responses and motivational states.

6. Developmental Psychology:

   • Trace the lifespan from infancy to old age, exploring the psychological changes and milestones at each stage.
   • Investigate the impact of genetics, environment, and societal influences on human development.

7. Social Psychology:

   • Examine how individuals are influenced by the presence and actions of others.
   • Investigate topics such as social cognition, conformity, group dynamics, and interpersonal relationships.

8. Personality and Abnormal Psychology:

   • Explore the major theories of personality and understand the factors that contribute to individual differences.
   • Gain insight into abnormal behavior, its classification, and the various approaches to understanding and treating psychological disorders.

9. Psychological Disorders and Therapy:

   • Survey common psychological disorders, their symptoms, and prevalence.
   • Explore therapeutic approaches, including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and alternative treatments.