Psychology of Dogs
In this two-week self-paced course, discover the psychology behind dogs' behavior.
Shannon Holleran, PhD.
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What's included
7 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1 hour per week. 1-2 throughout the classCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
How are dogs similar to humans? How are they different? In this two-week self-paced class, we will discover how psychologists answer these questions. In each pre-recorded lesson, I will present a scientific research study. We will learn about the studies and have a chance to reflect and share what we think about the studies. I also include short assignments, review games, and a crossword puzzle activity. Please see the syllabus for each lesson topic.
Learning Goals
Learn about scientific research in the field of comparative psychologyPractice critical thinking skills
Syllabus
7 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Psychology of Dogs (lesson 1)
We will discuss the study "How do puppies solve problems?" 6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Psychology of Dogs (lesson 2)
We will discuss the study "How do dogs understand words?" 6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Psychology of Dogs (lesson 3)
We will discuss the study "Owner handedness & paw preferences: Are they related?" 6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Psychology of Dogs (lesson 4)
We will discuss the study "Does an owners mood impact their dogs?" I will also post a link to a Nearpod review game and three short assignments. 6 mins of video lessons
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
I will use articles from journals such as Journal of Comparative Psychology (https://psycnet.apa.org/PsycARTICLES/journal/com/135/3) and Journal of Experimental Psychology: Animal Learning and Cognition (https://psycnet.apa.org/PsycARTICLES/journal/xan/47/4).
Joined June, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Psychology from University of Arizona
I have a PhD in psychology from the University of Arizona. I've taught college courses for over 10 years.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$15
weekly7 pre-recorded lessons
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1 year of access to the content
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