Course Includes
- Recorded Lessons: 104
- Recorded Hours: 12
- Duration: 12 days (Avg)
Course Features
- Access on mobile
- TDP Assessment Test
- 10 Jobs Available
Top Skills Covered
Overview
Course Description
Introduction to psychology: online psychology course
Hello Everyone! Psychology is a subject that gives a lot of information about ourselves.
It's Human Specific. Isn't it interesting to know about ourselves at our deepest level? We all are aware of many things such as How does the mobile work? What distinguishes it? What are the societal standards? But are we aware of What is the Human Mind? What is its purpose, and how does it work? and How it enables us to function in our day-to-day activities.
Psychology is the study of the human mind, human thought and behavior, Human Emotions, and Human Intelligence. It gives us a very different perspective of looking at the World.
Introduction to psychology: online psychology course for beginners, this course will teach you the basic concepts and intro of psychology as well as the major areas of research in psychology. It was created to not only equip you with the tools you'll need to study psychology but also to give you a taste of some of the most important areas of research in the field.
The online psychology course begins with a brief review of how psychology evolved as an academic subject, as well as an introduction to some of the most prevalent approaches used in its research. Following that, the units are organized around broad research areas such as emotion, development, memory, and psychopathology.
Psychology's Origins and Methods
"Psychology has a long history but a brief one." This simple statement from Herman Ebbinghaus, one of the pioneers of psychological inquiry, encapsulates the evolution of psychology. Though it is still a relatively new field of study, the questions it aims to address have existed since the dawn of time. We will learn about both the ancient philosophical ("prescientific") foundations of psychology and its more modern resurrection as a "scientific" subject of study in this online psychology course.
Perception and Sensation
Our senses are how we view the world as humans. This means that, in a matter of milliseconds, we take in sensory information, turn it into a form usable by the brain, and have the brain send signals to a relevant area of the body to tell it how to respond. We'll focus on the vision and hearing sensory systems in this psychology for beginners course to learn more about how we experience the world around us.
Memory and Learning
Psychologists are interested in how people learn and remember what they've done. Early psychologists such as Ivan Pavlov and B. F. Skinner, for example, conducted studies that measured behavioral changes to explain human activity. These investigations shaped our understanding of the learning process and introduced the area of behaviorism. In this online psychology course, we'll cover the fundamental concepts of learning and memory using behaviorism.
Personality
We will study personality psychology which is the study of how our personality develops and is formed by our encounters and surroundings. We'll dig a little more into some of the growth ideas, as well as how psychologists analyze personality traits.
Psychology of Social Interaction
Humans are social creatures. As psychologists, we recognize this truth by researching how a person's social environment affects his or her emotional and mental well-being.
This is known as social psychology. Individuals, groups, and entire civilizations will be discussed, as well as the effects that our relationships with these entities have on us as individuals. The readings come to a close with a consideration of human motivation and emotion theories.
Organizational and Industrial Psychology
We'll look into industrial and organizational psychology, sometimes known as "I/O" psychology, in this unit. This subfield is concerned with the study of behavior in an organizational setting (such as the workplace), as well as the use of psychological concepts to comprehend work behavior. This is a relatively young topic of psychology, yet it is rapidly expanding due to its intriguing path of investigation.
Psychology of Health and Stress
Introduction to psychology: online psychology course for beginners focuses on occupational health and stress, as well as our daily lives in general. We begin by defining stressors, and then we link stress to sickness.
Consider the pressures in your life and the coping techniques you employ to deal with them as you progress through this online psychology course. How does the information offered here help you better understand how you deal with stress? Is it always true that stress is a bad thing?
Psychopathology
Nowadays, we think of psychology as a treatment for mental illnesses. Psychopathology, a discipline of study made famous by Sigmund Freud, is the branch of psychology that deals with mental illnesses. Clinical psychologists have developed the discipline since then, providing more advanced ways for diagnosis and therapy so that clients can lead normal lives.
Various types of mental disease and mental health problems, such as social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance addiction, and personality disorders, affect millions of people. Medication and psychotherapy are two treatment possibilities.
In this introduction to psychology course, we'll learn to recognize common symptoms of psychiatric problems and comprehend diverse viewpoints on them. Consider all of the elements that may lead to and alleviate the major mental diseases addressed as you explore this final section. What role do biology, social support networks, and other environmental elements play in human survival?
What you'll learn
- One will understand the crux and the essence of the subject.
- One will understand how psychology adds value and meaning to our life as it is a science based on reasoning and experimentation.
- One's self awareness increases.
Requirements
- First Year Students(FYBA) and anyone who is passionate to learn about the human mind.
Course Content
48 Lessons | 7 Quiz | 12:00 Total hours
The Science Of Psychology.
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Introduction To Psychology And The History Of Psychology.
00:06:33 - You will learn What is Psychology and how 3 pioneers made a remarkable history in the field of Psychology.
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Discovery of a new subject- Psychology.
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Various Professions In The Field Of Psychology.
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The 3 Influential Approaches.
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The 7 Modern Perspectives.
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The 5 Steps Used In Scientific Research.
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Methods Used To Carry Out Scientific Research.
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How Is An Experiment Conducted In Psychology?
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Correlation - A Technique Used In Measuring Relationship Between 2 Variables.
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Problems Faced While Conducting An Experiment and What Is Its Root Cause?
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Ethical Guidelines Taken Into Consideration While Dealing With People.
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Importance Of Critical Thinking.
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1st Quiz of the chapter- The Science of Psychology.
The Biological Perspective.
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Structure of the Neuron: The Nervous System's Building Block.
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What is Neurotransmission?
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2nd part of Neurotransmission.
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The Central Nervous System.
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The Peripheral Nervous System.
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Pituitary Gland : Master of the hormonal universe
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Roles of various Endocrine Glands.
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Lesioning Techniques and Brain Stimulation used in studying the brain.
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Neuroimaging Techniques.
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The Hindbrain
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The Limbic system involved in Learning, Emotion, Motivation and Memory.
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The 4 lobes of the brain.
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Broca's area and Wernicke's area involved in language.
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How brain functions differ between the left and right hemispheres?
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What is ADHD and what are its causes?
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2nd Quiz of the chapter - The Biological Perspective
Learning
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Introduction on Learning.
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Classical Condition which is the Part of Learning - Part One
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Classical Condition which is the Part of Learning - Part Two
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How Classical Conditioning is Applied to Human Behavior
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Concept Of Operant Conditioning and Concept of Law of Effect - Edward Thorndike
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How Operant Conditioning is Practically used in Day to Day Life?
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The Concept of Reinforcement
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The Schedules of Reinforcement
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The concept Of punishment and its impact on an individual's behavior.
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Concept of Latent Learning - Edward Tolman
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The concept of 'Animal Insight'- Wolfgang Kohler.
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The Concept of Learned Helplessness - Martin Seligman
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Observational Learning
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3rd Quiz of the chapter - Learning
Memory
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What is Memory, what Role does it play and How it Works?
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Sensory Memory
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Short Term Memory
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Long Term Memory
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The Process of Retrieval
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The Two ways of Retrieving Information
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How Memory is Automatically Encoded into Long Term Memory?
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What Exactly is The Role of Forgetting in Memory?
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The Various Reasons of Forgetting
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Neuroscience of Memory and Biological bases of Amnesia - Part One
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Neuroscience of Memory and Biological bases of Amnesia - Part Two
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How Sleep, Exercise and Diet Affect Memory?
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4th Quiz of the chapter - Memory
Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence and Language
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What is a thought and the difference between thought and thinking?
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How mental images are involved in the process of thinking?
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How Concepts and Prototypes influence our thinking?
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What are the various methods that are used to solve problems and make decisions?
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What are the common Barriers in successful Problem Solving?
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What is creativity and how one can strengthen one's creativity which will help in problem solving?
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What is meant by Intelligence and Different Theories of Intelligence? - Part One
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What is meant by Intelligence and Different Theories of Intelligence? - Part Two
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Lets understand the three methods that are used in measuring the intelligence of an individual.
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Lets identify the factors that are taken into consideration while evaluating the quality of intelligence tests.
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Lets understand what is Intellectual Disability, Giftedness and Emotional Intelligence.
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What is a language and the elements and structure of language?
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How an individual learns a particular language?
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What is the relationship between language and thought?
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5th Quiz of the chapter - Cognition
Motivation
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What is Motivation?
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Early approaches to motivation- Instincts and Evolutionary approach, Drive Reduction Theory.
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McClelland's Theory Of Motivation.
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Arousal and Incentive Theory of Motivation
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Lets understand how Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs and Self-Determination Theory explain motivation?
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What are the social and physical factors that Influence Hunger?
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What is Obesity and the factors that contribute to obesity?
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We will understand what is emotion and the 3 aspects of emotion - Part One
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What is emotion and the 3 aspects of emotion-Part Two
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Lets understand the various theories of emotions that explain the origin and influence of emotions on human behavior.
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6th Quiz of the chapter - Motivation
Theories of Personality
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We will understand what is personality and how Sigmund Freud defines personality - Part One
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We will understand what is personality and how Sigmund Freud defines personality? - Part Two
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Lets understand the 5 psychosexual stages that define the personality development of an individual?
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How Neo-Freudians modified Frued's theory of Personality Development?
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We will evaluate the influence of Freudian theory on modern personality theories.
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Lets understand how Albert Bandura and Julian Rotter explain Personality Development with the help of their theories?
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Lets understand how humanists like Carl Rogers explain Personality Development of an individual?
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We will understand how trait theories explain personality.
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What are the three methods that are used to measure the personality of an Individual?
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Lets understand the various projective tests that are used in measuring the personality of an individual.
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We will understand whether biological factors or the environmental factors play an important role in personality development.
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7th Quiz of the chapter - Theories of Personality
Staticstic
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What is Statistics?
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Measures Of Central Tendency (Mean).
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Measures of Central Tendency (Assumed Mean Method)
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Measures of Central Tendency (Step Deviation Method)
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Measures of Central Tendency(Median)
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Measures of Central Tendency (Mode)
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Graphical Representation Of The Data (Histogram)
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Graphical Representation Of The Data (Frequency Polygon and Frequency Curve)
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Measures Of Variability: Standard Deviation.
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Measures Of Variability : Z Score.
00:01:08
Frequently asked questions
What is the online course about?
This online course covers fundamental concepts, theories, and practices in psychology. It explores topics such as human behavior, cognitive processes, emotions, development, and mental health, providing a comprehensive overview of the discipline.
Who is this course designed for?
This course is designed for anyone interested in understanding the basics of psychology, including students, professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge, and individuals curious about human behavior and mental processes.
Do I need a background in psychology to take this course?
No prior knowledge of psychology is required. The course is designed for beginners and will cover all the necessary foundational concepts.
What format does the course follow?
The course is delivered through a series of video lectures, readings and assignments. It can be completed at your own pace, allowing you to learn flexibly.
What technology do I need to take this course?
You will need a computer or tablet with internet access. We recommend using a modern web browser for the best experience.
About the instructor
Eesha Savla
Instructor
1 Courses
2 Students enrolled
I am specializing in psychology and aspire to be a psychologist. Psychology is very close to my heart. Learning something new about yourself is always interesting and entertaining. Understanding the psychology behind the way we behave, treat others and express ourselves can be even more appealing.
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