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About Course MPTUO1a – Intro to Psychology
Course MPTUO1a – Intro to Psychology includes content that aligns with APA Division 1, The Society for General Psychology. All resources required to complete assignments, quizzes, and exams presented in this free course are linked in context on this site and are accessible online, free of charge. The core textbook used for this course is Discover Psychology 2.0 – A Brief Introductory Text, a publication of the Noba Project. Other texts are also referenced.
Some opportunities for further study and research may include fee-based products or services; however, these elements are completely optional in terms of course completion. This course can be reasonably completed in 18 weeks. However, students may complete the course at their own pace. Course modules are available in desktop and mobile formats.
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Learning Objectives
The course lessons help students effectively identify key persons in the history of psychological study. After completing this course, students will be able to choose a path to further education in the field of psychology. Students will interact effectively with their peers in the online community.
Topics Presented In This Course
- A Brief History of Psychology
- Research Methods
- Applications of Psychological Science
- Brains, Bodies, and Behavior
- Sensing and Perceiving
- Cognition and Memory
- Language
- Intelligence
- Lifespan Development
- Emotion and Motivation
- Personality
- Psychology in Our Social Lives
- Sociocultural Issues
- Mental health and Wellness
- Psychological Disorders
- Treatment
- and Consciousness
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