Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is the study of human behavior and mental processes from a scientific viewpoint. The course features elements of social, cognitive, psychopathology, biological, evolutionary, and developmental psychology. You learn through a variety of interactive methods including experiments, debates, role plays, and presentations. You will study a range of fascinating human behaviors, including schizophrenia. You will learn how to use scientific research methods to study human behavior. You will analyze theories and therapies for a range of mental illnesses. You will learn how to write a psychological report using the data you have collected. You will evaluate theories on interesting topics such as obedience to authority, eyewitness testimony, and criminal profiling.