Psychology I

Where do thoughts and memories come from? What are emotions? Why do we behave the way we do? This course will help you to begin to understand the human mind by exploring the research and theories of some of the most brilliant psychologists throughout history. In addition, learn psychological tips that you can use every day, like how to cope and reduce stress.

Major Concepts:

Theories and Personality

• Roots of Psychology
• Applied Psychology
• Psychodynamic Perspectives
• Humanistic Perspectives
• Trait and Social-Cognitive Perspectives

The Human Lifespan

• Studying Development
• Prenatal Development and the Newborn
• Early Childhood Development
• Social Development in Childhood
• Adolescence
• Aging

Learning and Memory

• Classical Conditioning
• Operant Conditioning
• Observational and Cognitive Learning
• Information Processing, Storage, and Retrieval

Thinking and Language

• Language Acquisition
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Obstacles
• Managing Stress

Psychological Disorders and Treatment

• History of Psychological Disorders
• Classifying Disorders
• Anxiety and Mood Disorders
• Personality, Dissociative, and Schizophrenic Disorders
• Psychotherapy