
In this lesson we cover some of the basic concepts of psychology and behavioral science that affect how we process information, think,and decide: Biology and behavior and what gets visual attention.
In this lesson we cover more basic concepts and then cover some of the research on the topics, of Decisions, Motivation, Social Relationships, Thinking and Memory, and Vision and Perception.
Why do people make the decisions they make? What makes people want to join together in a social group? How can you motivate someone? This short course is for anyone who wants to work and interact more effectively with other people. In this course you will learn both the foundational and the latest research about human behavior. Whether you are a marketing professional, salesperson, team leader, manager, teacher, or designer, if you want to understand people, then you need to know the science behind human behavior.
This course is the first course in our full Brain and Behavioral Science (BBS) curriculum of courses. Register now and get started right away to learn the basics of brain and behavioral science.
There are no prerequisites to take this course. You do not need any additional software or materials.
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