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Introduction to Psychology

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Shannon Holleran, PhD.
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In this self-paced class, we will discuss major theories & research in psychology.

Class experience

US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner - Intermediate Level
33 lessons//10 Weeks
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Research Methods
We will learn about research methods, review an interactive lesson, and complete a Nearpod lesson.
Lesson 2
Two Unusual Disorders
Learn about two unusual & rare disorders: clinical lycanthropy and conversion disorder.
 Week 2
Lesson 3
Nervous System
We are introducing the nervous system.
Lesson 4
A Study on Haunted Houses
Learn about a study conducted in a haunted house & review an interactive lesson.
Lesson 5
Amygdala
What is the amygdala? Why is it important? Watch a lesson & complete a review activity.
 Week 3
Lesson 6
Introducing Consciousness
What is consciousness & how to psychologists study this idea?
Lesson 7
Why Do People Dream?
Learn about theories of dreaming.
Lesson 8
The Importance of Sleep
Sleep is important for many reasons. Find out why!
Lesson 9
Sleepwalking Case
This is a strange case of a crime during an episode of sleepwalking. Also, review an interactive lesson & complete a lesson on Nearpod.
 Week 4
Lesson 10
An Introduction to Sensation & Perception
What is the difference between sensation & perception? We will examine optical illusions in this lesson.
Lesson 11
Illusions in Reptiles
Can reptiles see illusions? Let's find out!
Lesson 12
Illusions in Chimps
Do chimps recognize faces (even when there isn't one)? Watch this lesson on a research study.
Lesson 13
Sensory Processing Disorder
Let's discuss sensory processing disorder, complete a review activity, & complete an assignment researching sensory processing difficulties.
 Week 5
Lesson 14
Thinking Introduction
What do psychologists mean by thinking, or cognition?
Lesson 15
Puppies & Problem-Solving
How do puppies use problem solving skills like humans? Let's find out!
Lesson 16
Creative Thinking & The Brain
Let's discuss a study on the connection between creativity & the brain.
Lesson 17
Selective Mutism
We will learn about selective mutism & complete a review activity.
 Week 6
Lesson 18
Intelligence Introduction
How do psychologists examine intelligence? Let's learn about several theories.
Lesson 19
Narcissism & Intelligence
Let's look at the connection between narcissism & intelligence.
Lesson 20
Emotional Intelligence
What is emotional intelligence? Find out in this lesson & complete a review activity.
 Week 7
Lesson 21
Memory Introduction
Learn about how psychologists study memory.
Lesson 22
Hippocampus
We'll discuss the role of the brain, specifically the hippocampus, in this lesson.
Lesson 23
Memory & Narcissism
Let's discuss the connection between narcissism & memory.
Lesson 24
Dissociative Amnesia
We'll discuss amnesia & complete a review activity.
 Week 8
Lesson 25
Learning Introduction
We'll discuss the major theories of learning in this lesson.
Lesson 26
Hen Study
Can chickens learn? Let's find out in this research study.
Lesson 27
Panic Disorder
Learn about panic disorder & complete a review activity.
 Week 9
Lesson 28
Groups Introduction
How does being around other people impact you? Let's find out!
Lesson 29
Asch Conformity Study
Learn about a classic study in psychology about conformity.
Lesson 30
Social Loafing
What is social loafing? Why is it important? Let's discuss this concept & complete a review activity.
 Week 10
Lesson 31
Personality Introduction
Let's discuss one theory of personality & make connections to your life.
Lesson 32
Perfectionism
We'll discuss the personality trait of perfectionism in this lesson.
Lesson 33
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Learn about narcissistic personality disorder & complete a review activity.
I have a PhD in psychology from the University of Arizona and taught college classes for over 10 years. 
Homework Offered
Each week I will provide a homework packet with an activity, critical thinking written response question, & a quiz. I will provide a feedback and a grade.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
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I will refer to scientific journal articles from Psychological Science (https://journals.sagepub.com/home/pss) and use the open source textbook Introduction to Psychology (https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wmopen-psychology/).
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(299)
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Welcome! I'm a social/personality psychologist. This means I look at how the people around us and our personality traits impact our thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

I'm passionate about making psychology relatable to everyday life. In my... 
Self-Paced Class

$15

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33 pre-recorded lessons
10 weeks of teacher support
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