Overview:

After successful completion of this course,the students would get an idea about the scientific study of human behaviour.

Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the science of psychology.

Prerequisites:

• Students must have their own laptop/computer with a good internet connection.
• They must have an account on Skype.

Course Content:

• History of psychology
• Goals of psychology
• Critical thinking in science
• Methods of data collection
• Interpretation of correlation
• Elements of Experimentation
• Critical thinking in science
• Biological influences on behavior and mental processes
• States of consciousness
• Elements of learning and motivation, and the relationship of learning to motivation
• Cognitive processing
• Emotional states and stress
• Human development
• Theories and measurement of Personality
• Diagnosis, explanation and treatment of mental disorders
• Theories and processes in social psychology

Key takeaways:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Relate an understanding of psychology through its major approaches including: biological, behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive, evolutionary, and sociocultural; and a consideration for cultural diversity and how it applies in everyday life.

• The students woould be able to explain about how health,wellness and psychological disorders are connected.Also,they would be able to demonstrate about various therapies avaiable to affect our lives.