Explore the fundamentals of psychology in this comprehensive introductory course from Biola University. Delve into the definition, history, and practice of psychology, examining its various subfields and research methods. Investigate neuroscience, child development, sensations, and perception, including topics like ESP. Analyze consciousness, sleep, and dreams, while studying learning theories and memory processes. Examine emotions, personality theories, and psychological disorders such as anxiety, schizophrenia, and mood disorders. Learn about different therapeutic approaches, health psychology, and social psychology. Gain a solid foundation in psychological concepts and their real-world applications through this extensive 29-lecture series.
Overview
Syllabus
Class Introduction: PSYC200 - Intro to Psychology.
[PSYC200] 1. What is Psychology?.
[PSYC200] 2. Psychology and Its Mysteries.
[PSYC200] 3. What Does Psychology Seek to Accomplish?.
[PSYC200] 4. History of Psychology.
[PSYC200] 5. How is Psychology Practiced? Part 1.
[PSYC200] 6. How is Psychology Practiced? Part 2.
[PSYC200] 7. Neuroscience Part 1: Introduction to Neuroscience.
[PSYC200] 8. Neuroscience Part 2: Neurotransmitters.
[PSYC200] 9. Neuroscience Part 3: Organization of the Brain.
[PSYC200] 10. Child Development Part 1: Pre-Natal and Newborn.
[PSYC200] 11. Child Development Part 2: Childhood to Adolescence.
[PSYC200] 12. Introduction to Basic Sensations.
[PSYC200] 13. Basic Sensations and Chemical Sensations.
[PSYC200] 14. ESP and Perception.
[PSYC200] 15. Consciousness Part 1: Variations and Rhythms.
[PSYC200] 16. Consciousness Part 2: Sleep Stages and Deprivation.
[PSYC200] 17. Consciousness Part 3: Dreams, Disorders and Hypnosis.
[PSYC200] 18. Learning: Classical Conditioning.
[PSYC200] 19. Introduction to Memory.
[PSYC200] 20. Introduction to Emotions.
[PSYC200] 21. Personality Part 1: Introduction.
[PSYC200] 22. Personality Part 2: Psychoanalysis.
[PSYC200] 23. Psychological Disorders Part 1: Introduction.
[PSYC200] 24. Psychological Disorders Part 2: Anxiety.
[PSYC200] 25. Psychological Disorders Part 3: Schizophrenia.
[PSYC200] 26. Psychological Disorders Part 4: Mood Disorders.
[PSYC200] 27. Therapy.
[PSYC200] 28. Health Psychology.
[PSYC200] 29. Social Psychology.
Taught by
Biola University
