Introduction to Psychology

Why do people think, act, and feel certain ways? If you are curious about these questions, you might be interested in learning more about psychology. Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes. 

This is a self-paced class, which means the lectures are pre-recorded. Each lesson will contain lectures (see below for the topics) and a homework packet with an activity, critical thinking question, and a quiz. Learners are welcome to turn in their work for a grade and feedback.

Lesson #1 (Introduction):
* What is psychology & research methods
* Focus on a disorder: Clinical lycanthropy

Lesson #2 (Biology & Psychology):
* Nervous system
* A study on haunted houses
* Amygdala

Lesson #3 (Consciousness):
* Consciousness introduction
* Why do people dream
* The importance of sleep
* Focus on a disorder: A case of sleepwalking

Lesson #4 (Sensation & Perception):
* Introduction to sensation & perception
* Illusions in reptiles
* A study on chimps
* Focus on a disorder: Sensory processing disorder

Lesson #5 (Thinking):
* Thinking introduction
* Puppies & problem-solving
* Creative thinking & the brain
* Focus on a disorder: Selective mutism

Lesson #6 (Intelligence):
* Intelligence introduction
* Narcissism & intelligence
* Emotional intelligence

Lesson #7 (Memory):
* Memory introduction
* Hippocampus
* Memory & narcissism
* Focus on a disorder: Dissociative amnesia

Lesson #8 (Learning):
* Learning introduction
* Hen study
* Focus on a disorder: Panic disorder

Lesson #9 (Social psychology)
* Groups introduction
* Asch conformity study
* Social loafing

Lesson #10 (Personality)
* Personality traits introduction
* Perfectionism
* Focus on a disorder: Narcissistic personality disorder