This 3-part course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to introduce you to the study of psychology. You will trace the historical development of psychology, explore career opportunities in various branches of psychology and discuss the methods that psychologists use to develop theories.

This course covers the following material:

• Explore careers in the field of psychology.

• Familiarize yourself with how psychologists develop and evaluate theories.

• Understand the role of the nervous, endocrine, and sensory systems in human cognition and behavior.

• Analyze the influence of heredity and environment on shaping an individual.

• Familiarize yourself with various psychological theories

• Learn strategies for dealing with stress.

• Understand the origins and types of abnormal behavior and past and present methods of therapy.

• Familiarize yourself with statistical concepts used in psychological research and testing.