Coursera · Paul Bloom, Yale University
Introduction to Psychology — Yale
Paul Bloom's introduction to the scientific study of thought and behavior, including perception, learning, memory, development, and social life.
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Psychology courses and tutorials
Explore psychology introductions for thought, learning, memory, development, and social behavior, with advice on evidence and the limits of general explanations.
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About Psychology
Psychology investigates thought and behavior using scientific questions and methods. A broad introduction gives you vocabulary for major areas of study. The important habit is asking what evidence supports an explanation and what alternatives remain.
Choose a useful starting point
Choose a survey for orientation or a focused course for a particular question. Treat memorable examples within their research context. Introductory study does not provide the training required to diagnose or treat another person.
Build on the lessons
Take an everyday claim about memory or behavior and outline a test. Identify an alternative explanation and describe the observation that could distinguish them.