Foundations of Psychology

What will I learn?

• What psychology is essentially about
• The basic philosophical and conceptual foundations of psychology, such as:
• The mind-body issue
• The biopsychosocial perspective
• The structure and functions of neurones, the smallest functional element of the nervous system, and how they communicate with each other
• The broad structural and functional organisation of the nervous system as a whole, and the important features which allow for complex behaviours to occur in humans
• The general approach that psychologists take to understand abnormal behaviour, including:
• How they classify mental disorders
• The essential diagnostic approach
• The basic processes involved in experiencing and then coping with stress, and what happens when our coping strategies fail
• What anxiety and mood disorders are, including:
• The various subtypes
• Their general prevalence (epidemiology)
• How they are diagnosed and treated

This course requires approximately 2 - 4 hours of study per week, but can vary depending on the student. This includes watching videos, and taking quizzes and assessments. The total video time for this course is approximately 3 hours 22 minutes.

If you pass this course you'll receive a Certificate of Achievement. While this certificate isn't a formal qualification or credit, you can use it to demonstrate your interest in learning about this area to potential employers or educational institutions.