Understand the Mind: 15 Fascinating Psychology Studies from Udemy

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If you've ever wanted a quick and easy way to know more about people and psychology, this is the course for you. More than 11,000 people have enrolled in my online psychology courses to learn more about the human mind and social behavior. You can be one of them.

Although you could read dense textbooks on psychological research, this simple and engaging course will give you quick access to some of the most interesting and unique studies in psychology.

When you finish this course, you'll have a new appreciation for human behavior, persuasion, and influence, and you'll quickly be able to impress your friends and family with your surprising knowledge of human psychology. Not only that, but you'll know exactly what science behind those findings was.

The studies in this course reveal…

how we can persuade someone to do what we want without even providing good persuasive reasons
why people started to walk more slowly after solving a few word puzzles
why men were more attracted to a woman when they stood on a terrifying bridge
why praising some kids for their intelligence vs. their hard work dramatically changed their test scores
why people who held a hot cup of coffee instead of an iced coffee automatically started thinking a stranger was especially generous and caring
…and much more.

Carefully designed experiments tell us a great deal about the choices we make, the ways we behave, and why we think the way we do. Throughout this course, you'll learn about a bunch of these experiments and see exactly what they say about yourself and the people you meet every day.

I'm a social psychologist myself, and I thought about which studies most interested me early in my education and which studies are my current favorites. I even reached out to my colleagues to ask them what studies have most inspired them and are important for everyone to know about.

This could be the beginning of your new-found interest in psychology. After taking my classes, many of my students have begun pursuing psychology themselves. But even if you just want an easy introduction to psychology, you'll want to check out these fascinating studies now.

So enroll in this fun introductory course and start seeing how simple research in psychology tells us amazing things about human thought and behavior.

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Develops a fascination with science, math, and technology

Explores how simple research in psychology tells us amazing things about human thought and behavior

Teaches how we can persuade someone to do what we want without even providing good persuasive reasons

Strengthens an existing foudnation for intermediate learners

Builds a strong foundation for beginners

Reviews summary

Introductory psychology course

Learners say this introductory-level psychology course is easy to understand and engaging. The course includes many examples that make learning new concepts easier for beginners and students with no prior psychology knowledge. Students also highly praise the instructor, Sal, for her expert teaching skills, engaging lectures, and detailed explanations. Overall, students largely agree that this well-structured course is an excellent way to understand key psychology concepts and very well worth the investment according to several reviewers.

Many students find this course to be well worth the investment.

"Thank you so much for preparing this course Sal which was worth every dollar."

"Highly recommend this course it really does give you all you need to know about Tarot."

"This course is an excellent purchase for anyone looking to learn more about psychology."

The course material is presented in bite-sized chunks, making it easy to digest.

"easy to understand and lots of examples"

"I like the segmented nature of Sal’s approach; bite size nuggets of information."

"As a former educator I appreciate the reference to Bloom’s Taxonomy which clearly underpins her style of delivery."

The course content is engaging and easy-to-understand.

"very interesting, easy to follow, easy to understand. Very enjoyable thank you!"

"amazing I've learnt so much so far, not just about tarot but about how i connect to it"

"She makes the material engaging and easy to understand."

Many learners find this course to be beginner friendly.

"It was great course for beginners. simple to follow"

"Easy to understand for beginners. Well-structured."

"I am a total beginner and the explanations are great to understand the tarot clearly!"

The instructor, Sal, is highly praised for her teaching skills.

"The course is good, profound knowledge. I hope it gets more advance when I follow with the rest."

"Sal's background as a teacher really shows in the way she structures her courses and in the way she produces the content."

"perfect match for me and best decission I have made in taking this course."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Understand the Mind: 15 Fascinating Psychology Studies with these activities:

Review textbook

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Familiarize yourself with key concepts from psychology to provide a strong foundation for the course.

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Read Chapters 1-5
Summarize the main points of each chapter
Identify key terms and definitions

Watch online videos on psychological topics

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Supplement your learning by exploring additional resources that provide visual explanations and real-world examples of psychological concepts.

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Identify relevant online videos
Watch the videos and take notes
Summarize the key points

Read a biography of a famous psychologist

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Gain insights into the lives and contributions of influential psychologists, broadening your understanding of the field's history and pioneers.

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Choose a biography
Read the biography
Identify the psychologist's key contributions

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Join a study group

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Engage with peers to discuss course material, clarify concepts, and enhance your understanding through collaborative learning.

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Find a study group or create your own
Establish meeting times and locations
Review course material together
Discuss key concepts and theories
Work on practice problems or assignments

Conduct psychological experiments

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Gain hands-on experience designing and conducting psychological experiments to reinforce your understanding of research methods.

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Choose a research topic
Develop a hypothesis
Design an experiment
Collect and analyze data
Draw conclusions

Attend workshops on specific psychological topics

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Deepen your understanding of specialized topics in psychology by attending workshops led by experts in the field.

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Identify relevant workshops
Register and attend the workshops
Participate actively and ask questions

Create a presentation on a psychological study

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Develop a deep understanding of a specific psychological study by presenting it to others, focusing on its implications for human behavior.

Browse courses on Persuasion

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Choose a psychological study
Research the study and its findings
Develop a presentation outline
Create visual aids
Practice and deliver the presentation

Volunteer at a local mental health organization

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Apply your knowledge and develop practical skills by volunteering in a setting where you can directly observe and interact with individuals experiencing psychological challenges.

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