Introduction to Psychology
The History and Science of Psychology
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This introductory course is for anyone interested in psychology - you don’t need any past experience. It might be of particular use to learners who have already completed a Bachelor degree in other disciplines who are interested in expanding their science and research skills. This course is part of the Introduction to Psychology Program, based on the first unit of Monash University’s fully online Graduate Diploma of Psychology (GDP) . Learners who successfully complete the seven courses in the Program and who are accepted into the Graduate Diploma of Psychology will receive one unit of academic credit. You can use the hashtag #FLPsychHS to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered- The science of psychology
- The origins of psychology
- Early behavioural psychology
- Cognitive psychology
- Clinical psychology
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| Rating | 4.3★ based on 10 ratings |
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| Length | 2 weeks |
| Effort | 6 hours per week |
| Starts | Apr 24 (263 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $89 |
| From | Monash University via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Assoc Prof Matthew Mundy, Natalie Doring, Phuong Hua, Chiara McDowell |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming |
| Tags | C Health & Psychology |
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different especially about physiological
I did not have much passion for psychology before taking this course but now my thinking has become different especially about physiological psychology and I have become eager for more knowledge about this field.
least one - university
I believe that the course should be removed until a better university provider can be found (I would recommend at least one - University of Chester in England).
poorly written textbook with
This course is nothing more than reading a poorly written textbook with minimum guidance.
time spent on considering
It would also be a much more useful course if spread over more than two weeks so that the material could be broken down further and time spent on considering the many and varied points raised in the subject.
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right or wrong
The course help me know that how psychology was generated.And i also has learned a scientific way to test something is right or wrong!
varied points raised
without being shallow
The course is both enjoyable and a great start for anyone looking at studying psychology without being shallow.
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Well explained.
after completion
Hopefully I will have a better understanding and will be able to do some further reading after completion of the course.
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| Rating | 4.3★ based on 10 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 weeks |
| Effort | 6 hours per week |
| Starts | Apr 24 (263 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $89 |
| From | Monash University via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Assoc Prof Matthew Mundy, Natalie Doring, Phuong Hua, Chiara McDowell |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming |
| Tags | C Health & Psychology |
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