Introduction to Psychology

In this Introduction to Psychology course we will cover all the main topics that you would look at in a semester college or senior course. We will cover topics in a way that makes all content easily digestible and easy to build from. As we move from one topic to another there will be suggestions for making personal reflections or journals as you move through course content. Our exploration of psychology as both a science and a way to learn more about oneself will help academically and personally as you make your way through course content.

Main Topics Covered Include:

Brief overview of the history of Psychology

Look at historically important Psychologists and what they studied

Overview of Growth and Development Stages

Deep look at the idea of the conscious and subconscious mind

Different states of consciousness and how we move between them

Sleep, dreams, daydreams, fantasies

Altered states of consciousness using substances

Meditation as an altered state of consciousness

After completing the course you will have the foundational knowledge and basic understanding of key concepts in Psychology. This is particularly helpful, not only for those taking this course because of interest and curiosity, but for people looking at this course for review of key facts or an overview before an exam.