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Introduction to Psychology

The History and Science of Psychology

Assoc Prof Matthew Mundy, Natalie Doring, Phuong Hua, and Chiara McDowell

Topics Covered

The science of psychology
The origins of psychology
Early behavioural psychology
Cognitive psychology
Clinical psychology

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Institution

Monash University

Instructors

Assoc Prof Matthew Mundy

Natalie Doring

Phuong Hua

Chiara McDowell

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