Introduction to Psychology utilizes the dual theme of behavior and empiricism to make psychology relevant to intro students. The author wrote this book to help students organize their thinking about …

In this module, you will learn about foundational psychological theories and findings in psychology. We will start with the discovery that our mental lives have a physical basis, introducing the field of …

This module will introduce you to what psychology is and what psychologists do. You’ll learn the basic history of the discipline and about the major domains, now referred to as the “Five Psychological Pillars”

Paul Bloom is the Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Yale University. He was born in Montreal, Canada, was an undergraduate at McGill University, and did his doctoral work …

Examine the ways in which key concepts and principles of psychology are applied in the discipline. Describe neurological processes and developmental factors that influence human cognition and …

Topics include the mental and neural bases of perception, emotion, learning, memory, cognition, child development, personality, psychopathology, and social interaction. Students will consider how such …

Jun 17, 2025 · Students gain an understanding of major issues addressed in psychological research today, including the complex interactions between nature and nurture and the neural bases of human …

Throughout this study of human behavior and the mind, you will gain insight into the history of the field of psychology, as well as explore current theories and issues in areas such as cognition, motivation, …

Introduction to The History of Psychology What is Psychology? Early Psychology—Structuralism and Functionalism The History of Psychology—Psychoanalytic Theory and Gestalt Psychology The …

Psychology uses naturalistic observation, rigorous scientific methods, including experimentation, and analysis, to understand the complexities of the human mind and behaviour. Modern psychology is a …