Skip to 0 minutes and 1 second Have you ever wondered why we think the way that we do? Are you curious about the physical and mental processes that shape our emotion? Or those that influence our everyday actions?
Skip to 0 minutes and 15 seconds If so, join us for Thoughts, feelings and behaviour: An Introduction to Psychology. This short online course has been developed by the School of Psychology at the University of East Anglia. No prior subject knowledge is required. It’s suitable for beginners looking to develop their understanding, as well as those with some experience of psychology who’d like to refresh their knowledge and learn about current issues. You’ll explore the history of psychology, including early philosophical ideas about the mind and how these led to the birth of psychology as a scientific discipline. You’ll be introduced to leading thinkers and ideas, from Freud’s psychoanalysis to the rise of Behaviourism and Humanistic psychology.
Skip to 0 minutes and 59 seconds And you’ll learn about different areas of study within the field, like cognitive psychology and biological psychology. You’ll delve into the pioneering experiments which have helped to shape modern psychology and learn about some of the techniques and methodologies that psychologists use to conduct cutting-edge research. You’ll explore conceptual issues, considering questions like do we have free will? And what is the nature of consciousness? You’ll engage with some of the current issues in psychology through discussions led by researchers, examining controversies surrounding research bias and reliability of results. And you’ll learn how psychology can be applied to help tackle some of the current and future challenges facing society, including ageing populations, rapid technological change, and the global climate crisis.
Skip to 1 minute and 51 seconds So join us for this introduction to psychology and learn more about your thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
