psychology

Overview Explore the intriguing world of biological psychology On this course, you’ll explore a fascinating branch of psychology, which looks at the connection between behaviour and human biological functions, in particular, the nervous system. You’ll examine the role that genetics, heredity...

Overview Understand the different ways we learn How do people learn different behaviours? How does biology affect our ability to learn new things? On this course you will answer these questions and others, exploring the difference between learned and instinctive behaviours, and considering...

Overview Learn about the psychological changes that all humans go through As humans, we experience three phases of development over our lifespan: physical, cognitive and social development. On this course, you’ll investigate the key transitions associated with these phases of development...

Overview Learn about the complexities of personality, and what makes us - us On this course, you’ll examine the factors that influence something as complex as your personality. You will explore the work of Freud on the psychodynamic perspective of personality, and consider theories of...

Overview Explore the role of touch, sight, hearing, taste and smell in our behaviour How do our sensory systems work together to help us understand the world and somebody else’s behaviour? On this course, you’ll find out - investigating perception and how our senses help our mind create the...

Overview Try to solve a crime using nothing but eyewitness evidence Despite advances in forensic science, eyewitness testimony remains a critical component of criminal investigations. But psychological research has revealed the dangers of relying on this testimony and how careful the police must...

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will highlight the most interesting experiments within the field of psychology, discussing the implications of those studies for our understanding of the human mind and human behavior. We will explore the brain and some of the cognitive abilities it supports like...

COURSE DESCRIPTION Developmental psychology is the study of an individual’s social, emotional, cognitive, and biological development through his or her lifespan. The focus of this course will be from infancy to later life. This psychology course will examine how babies and young children...

COURSE DESCRIPTION Social psychology helps us understand how people think about themselves and other people and what motivates their behaviour in social settings. This course explores a range of topics in social psychology, from how we think about ourselves, how we think about others, and how...

COURSE DESCRIPTION Developmental psychology is the study of an individual’s social, emotional, cognitive, and biological development through his or her lifespan. The focus of this course will be from infancy to later life. This psychology course will examine how babies and young children...

COURSE DESCRIPTION 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...

COURSE DESCRIPTION In this psychology course, learn how psychological research is conducted, how to analyze the findings and results and effectively write a research report. An understanding of psychological research methods allows us to test questions systematically and report the findings of...

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides an introduction to: 1. Basic concepts of The Strategies and Skills Learning and Development System (SSLD), their relevance for every day relationships and provide advanced concepts for participants who work in fields of social work and health care . 2...

COURSE DESCRIPTION Behavioral genetic methodologies from twin and adoption studies through DNA analysis will be described and applied to address longstanding questions about the origins of individual differences in behavioral traits. Length: 26 Hours Price: FREE (Add a verified certificate for...

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will highlight the most interesting experiments within the field of psychology, discussing the implications of those studies for our understanding of the human mind and human behavior. We will explore the brain and some of the cognitive abilities it supports like...