Online Course: Psychology 101 - Learn about the Fundamentals of Human Behavior
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Learn the Fundamentals of Human Behavior

Course Video: Psychology 101
Enroll today! This is a self-paced, online course. You have 6 months to finish. An instructor will monitor your progress and assess your body of work at course completion.
Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription
Basic Course (no certificate)   =   $35.00
Course with Certificate & CEUs   =   $60.00
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Course Description

Psychology 101Why not learn the basics of psychology with our online course designed to give students the most flexibility and independence?  Psychology 101 is a comprehensive class providing an up-to-date presentation of the fundamentals of psychology. It's an excellent resource for any age student curious to learn about the extensive amounts of knowledge explaining human behavior.

This user-friendly course will cover topics that will help your understanding of behavior and you'll learn the many theories that explain the complexities of human interactions. You'll find topics that dissect the brain to understand the thinking process; topics on the theorists and contributions of Pavlov, Skinner and Thorndike; topics on the influence of personality theorized by Freud; topics on the world of social psychology, and much more. 

If you're pursuing any of the numerous career options involving the vast field of psychology or you're a non-academic hobbyist and life-long learner, this course will provide a solid introduction.

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Psychology

This lesson defines psychology and reviews many of the important dates and individuals who have contributed to this science.

Lesson 2: Research

This lesson looks at the different methodologies and benefits of research.

Lesson 3: Understanding the Biology of Behavioral Neuroscience

This lesson explores the relationship between biology and psychology.

Lesson 4: Understanding the Influence of Perception and the Other Five Senses

This lesson describes how our five senses impact our perceptions.

Lesson 5: States of Consciousness

The connection between conscious and unconscious behaviors which effect personality.

Lesson 6: Cognition

This lesson explains how cognitive science explores the mental processes of memory, language, and problem solving.

Lesson 7: Process of Learning

How we process information that yields long-term behavior patterns.

Lesson 8: Understanding Memory

This lesson explores what processes we use to recall information

Lesson 9: Understanding Language

This lesson describes how the human brain comprehends and produces language.

Lesson 10: Child Development

This lesson describes the milestones of development from birth to five years and identifies the signs of developmental delays.

Lesson 11: Adolescence and Adulthood Development

This lesson describes the developmental markers and challenges that occur between childhood and adulthood.

Lesson 12: Understanding Intelligence

This lesson discusses the definition of intelligence and the ways it can be measured.

Lesson 13: Human Sexuality and Gender Role Development

This lesson discusses human sexuality, gender traits and role development.

Lesson 14: Personality Theory and Assessment

In this lesson, we identify the factors that make each person's personality "unique" and discuss the theories of Sigmund Freud and others.

Lesson 15: Psychological Disorders

This lesson focuses on symptons and names given to abnormal behavior and distress associated with psychological disorders and some of their treatments.

Lesson 16: Therapies

This lesson explains modern day therapies and the most influential psycholgists throughout history.

Lesson 17: Social Psychology

This lesson describes how one's social awareness and close relationships influence behavior and perceptions.

Final Exam

Final exam

Optional Certificates Awarded

  1. Certificate of Merit
  2. Certificate of Academic Excellence
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Course Title : Psychology 101
CEU Value :

1.0 (Continuing Education Units)

Course Number : 33623
Course Type : General Education
Course URL :

http://psychology101.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

Dr. Dennis Mithaug

Syllabus :

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Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $35

   

with CEUs & Certificate: $60

NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.

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