Introduction to Psychology for Curious Minds
This course is fit for those individuals who want to gain a preliminary knowledge of psychology from an instructor who graduated with a degree in psychology from UCLA. Explore what the field of psychology is really about!
Naeyra Ghazarian
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(2)
What's included
1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
In this course students will learn about brain regions and their functions, the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system, conditional and operant conditioning, and how mental health issues are diagnosed by professionals using the DSM-5 handbook. This class is a one time self-paced class that students can use to familiarize themselves with basic psychological information. Lecture slides will be used throughout the lesson that students can take notes of for future reference.
Learning Goals
Learn about the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systemGain knowledge of conditional and operant conditioning
Syllabus
1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Introduction to Critical Psychological Concepts
Learn about critical parts of the brain and their functions
Learn about the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system
Gain knowledge of conditional and operant conditioning
Learn about diagnosing mental health issues and the DSM-5 Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2024
5.0
2reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have graduated recently from UCLA with a major in Psychology. I have used psychology to guide me through my pre-med career. Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$28
for all content1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Choose your start date
Ages: 14-18
