Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

Evolution and Rationality: An Evolutionary Perspective on Psychology

Explore how natural selection shapes human psychology, examining evolutionary perspectives on mental phenomena, instincts, and decision-making processes in this insightful lecture on the origins of human behavior.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Motivates Us - Sex and Gender Differences in Psychology

Explore evolutionary theories and psychological studies on sex and gender differences, attraction, mate preferences, and sexual orientation in this insightful psychology lecture.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Social Psychology, Sleep, and Laughter - Forming Impressions and Exploring Mysteries

Explore social psychology, impression formation, stereotypes, sleep, dreams, and laughter in this engaging lecture on human behavior and cognitive processes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Language, Perception, Attention, and Memory in Psychology - Lecture 7

Explore language, perception, attention, and memory in psychology. Discover animal communication, visual illusions, and the interplay between cognitive processes in this engaging lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mental Illness: Understanding Mood Disorders - Part 1

Explore mood disorders, diagnostic criteria, and treatment approaches in clinical psychology, focusing on depression and bipolar disorder with insights from a Yale expert.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Foundations of Psychology - Sigmund Freud's Theories and Contributions

Explore Freud's theories, including unconscious motivation, personality development, and psychoanalysis, while examining their limitations and lasting impact on modern psychology.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Monetary Policy - Evolution and Tools of Central Banking

Explore central banking history, monetary policy tools, and regulatory approaches. Learn about the Federal Reserve, interest rates, reserve requirements, and strategies for financial system stability.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Risk and Financial Crises - Probability Theory in Financial Markets

Explore probability theory in financial crises context, covering expected value, variance, covariance, and regression analysis. Learn about risk decomposition and the limitations of normal distribution assumptions in finance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Weber's Theory of Charismatic Authority - Lecture 19

Explore Weber's concept of charismatic authority, its revolutionary nature, and the challenges of maintaining and transferring this unstable form of leadership in society.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Weber on Traditional Authority - Foundations of Modern Social Thought

Explores Weber's concept of traditional authority, examining its forms, legitimacy basis, staff recruitment patterns, and historical evolution in relation to modern social thought.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conceptual Foundations of Weber's Theory of Domination

Explore Weber's theory of domination, examining power, legitimacy, and three modes of authority in historical leadership. Gain insights into social action and rationality concepts.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Weber on Protestantism and Capitalism - Foundations of Modern Social Thought

Explore Weber's theory on the connection between Protestant ethics and capitalism's rise, examining religious influences on economic systems and societal development.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Freud on Sexuality and Civilization - Foundations of Modern Social Thought

Exploración de las teorías de Freud sobre sexualidad, psicoanálisis y civilización, examinando conceptos clave como id, ego y superego, y su aplicación a la sociedad en obras como "Civilization and Its Discontents".

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Demographic Transition in Europe - Global Problems of Population Growth

Explore Europe's demographic shift: from marriage-controlled fertility to individual choice, rapid population growth, and increased life expectancy, reshaping societal norms and human experiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Economic Motivations for Fertility - Lecture 19

Explore economic factors influencing fertility rates, including children as goods, education's role, and modernization's impact on family planning decisions and resource allocation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video