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Blake McKimmie, Roy Baumeister, Vanessa Cobham, Nancy Pachana, Virginia Slaughter, Mark Nielsen, Nicole Nelson, and Wen Wu

This psychology XSeries is an introduction to developmental, social, and clinical psychology so you can better understand the human mind and how it drives behavior. You will learn about:

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This psychology XSeries is an introduction to developmental, social, and clinical psychology so you can better understand the human mind and how it drives behavior. You will learn about:

  • Psychological disorders and how they are treated
  • Why we act the way we do in certain settings and situations
  • How our bodies and minds develop from birth until later in life
  • Methods behind psychological research and how to interpret and report research

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Four courses

Introduction to Social Psychology

(10 hours)
We often have firmly held beliefs about why people think and behave the way they do. Social psychology helps us understand how people think about themselves and others and what motivates their behavior in social settings.

Introduction to Developmental Psychology

(12 hours)
Have you ever wondered what babies are capable of from the moment they're born? Developmental psychology is the study of an individual's social, emotional, cognitive, and biological development through his or her lifespan. This psychology course will examine how babies and young children develop the ability to function in our world, including their attachment to their caregivers, and their ability to communicate and think about the world.

Introduction to Clinical Psychology

(10 hours)
Have you ever wondered what causes mental illness, or why we react to stress the way we do? Clinical psychology is the study of psychological disorders and the treatments designed to improve the day-to-day lives of people suffering from them. The focus of the course will be on common psychological disorders, such as schizophrenia, and the symptoms of each. We will also discuss the underlying role of stress and how it affects people mentally and physically.

Introduction to Psychological Research Methods

(10 hours)
Do we really only use 10% of our brain? How can we answer questions like this? We shouldn't just rely on our intuition, because unfortunately that can sometimes give us the incorrect answer. In this psychology course, learn how psychological research is conducted, how to analyze the findings and results and effectively write a research report.

Learning objectives

  • An understanding of human behaviour in social settings
  • An appreciation for how we develop over our lifespan
  • An introduction to common psychological disorders and how we treat them
  • An understanding of the benefits of systematic research, and how to conduct and report it

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