Introductory Psychology Course Overview

Module 1: History, Approaches, Methods (8–9%)

• Video Length: 00:25:24
• Reading Pages: 68
• Topics:
  • 1.0 Introduction
  • 1.1 History of psychology
  • 1.2 Approaches: biological, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic
  • 1.3 Research methods: experimental, clinical, correlational
  • 1.4 Ethics in research

Module 2: Biological Bases of Behavior (8–9%)

• Video Length: 0:26:48
• Reading Pages: 38
• Topics:
  • 2.0 Introduction
  • 2.1 Endocrine system
  • 2.2 Etiology
  • 2.3 Functional organization of the nervous system
  • 2.4 Genetics
  • 2.5 Neuroanatomy
  • 2.6 Physiological techniques

Module 3: Sensation and Perception (7–8%)

• Video Length: 00:33:23
• Reading Pages: 36
• Topics:
  • 3.0 Introduction
  • 3.1 Attention
  • 3.2 Other senses: somesthesis, olfaction, gustation, vestibular system
  • 3.3 Perceptual development
  • 3.4 Perceptual processes
  • 3.5 Receptor processes: vision, audition

Module 4: States of Consciousness (5–6%)

• Video Length: 00:16:40
• Reading Pages: 38
• Topics:
  • 4.0 Introduction
  • 4.1 Sleeping and dreaming
  • 4.2 Hypnosis and meditation
  • 4.3 Psychoactive drug effects

Module 5: Learning (10–11%)

• Video Length: 00:34:54
• Reading Pages: 34
• Topics:
  • 5.0 Introduction
  • 5.1 Biological bases
  • 5.2 Classical conditioning
  • 5.3 Cognitive process in learning
  • 5.4 Observational learning
  • 5.5 Operant conditioning

Module 6: Cognition (8–9%)

• Video Length: 00:27:47
• Reading Pages: 36
• Topics:
  • 6.0 Introduction
  • 6.1 Intelligence and creativity
  • 6.2 Language
  • 6.3 Memory
  • 6.4 Thinking and problem solving

Module 7: Motivation and Emotion (7–8%)

• Video Length: 00:28:15
• Reading Pages: 36
• Topics:
  • 7.0 Introduction
  • 7.1 Theories of emotion
  • 7.2 Theories of motivation
  • 7.3 Biological bases of Hunger, Thirst, Sex, Pain
  • 7.4 Social motivation

Module 8: Developmental Psychology (8–9%)

• Video Length: 00:49:33
• Reading Pages: 44
• Topics:
  • 8.0 Introduction
  • 8.1 Research methods: longitudinal, cross-sectional
  • 8.2 Theories of development
  • 8.3 Dimensions of development: physical, cognitive, social, moral
  • 8.4 Gender identity and sex roles
  • 8.5 Heredity-environment issues

Module 9: Personality (7–8%)

• Video Length: 00:33:34
• Reading Pages: 42
• Topics:
  • 9.0 Introduction
  • 9.1 Assessment techniques
  • 9.2 Growth and adjustment
  • 9.3 Personality theories and approaches
  • 9.4 Self-concept, self-esteem
  • 9.5 Research methods: idiographic, nomothetic

Module 10: Psychological disorders and health (8–9%)

• Video Length: 1:03:47
• Reading Pages: 114
• Topics:
  • 10.0 Introduction
  • 10.1 Background and DSM-V
  • 10.2 Affective disorders
  • 10.3 Anxiety disorders
  • 10.4 Somatoform disorders
  • 10.5 Dissociative disorder
  • 10.6 Psychoses
  • 10.7 Personality disorders
  • 10.8 Theories of psychopathology
  • 10.9 Health, stress and coping

Module 11: Treatment of psychological disorders (7–8%)

• Video Length: 00:30:45
• Reading Pages: 30
• Topics:
  • 11.0 Introduction
  • 11.1 Insight therapies: psychodynamic and humanistic approaches
  • 11.2 Biological and drug therapies
  • 11.3 Behavioral therapies
  • 11.4 Cognitive therapies
  • 11.5 Community and preventative approaches

Module 12: Social Psychology (7–8%)

• Video Length: 0:44:06
• Reading Pages: 48
• Topics:
  • 12.1 Attribution processes
  • 12.2 Attitudes and attitude change
  • 12.3 Interpersonal perception
  • 12.4 Aggression/antisocial behavior and Altruism/Prosocial behavior
  • 12.5 Conformity, compliance, obedience

Module 13: Statistics, Tests, and Measurement (3–4%)

• Video Length: 00:35:35
• Reading Pages: 38
• Topics:
  • 13.0 Introduction
  • 13.1 Descriptive and Inferential Statistics; Samples, populations, norms
  • 13.2 Reliability and validity
  • 13.3 Measurement of intelligence
  • 13.4 Types of test