I started this course without having any knowledge about Psychology, but the professor was very talented and intelligent, he has the way to explain difficult things (such as brain system) in a very good way and I can understand this quite well. After I finished the course, I can understand my life and peoples mind better and I have more confidence to take another Psychology class in advance. I have a good feeling every time I attend the class. Thank you very much.

It was a really good course. Into a relatively short span of time the course instructor managed to put a lot of interesting subjects. I would even take psychology II if I could. And for me it's very important that this course was interesting, so even if the lectures went over 10-15 minutes, they never seemed to be slow. I definitely would like to see more courses like this on the subject of psychology. And thank you for anyone and everyone involved with it.

This is one great course. I would recommend it 100%. You needn't necessarily take this course for a professional benefit, the syllabus is coherent and thorough, easy, and interesting. You never feel the burden of learning at any point. Professor Steve is amazing and so cool. He is extremely knowledgeable and at the same time, funny. Follow up properly on the topics and do every extra reading the professor suggests,...you would not regret taking this one.

Really great course to start the journey into the world of psychology. Professor provides clear information in an interesting and engaging form. Plus, in contrast to some other courses with 4 or 5 weeks of few lectures, here you get 8 weeks with 7-9 lectures in each. I really enjoyed it! And will definitely wait for the next one, in order to go along with the course and purchase a certificate (I found out about this course too late to finish it in time).

An amazing and enjoyable course by Prof. Joordens. In my opinion, his ability to tell incredible stories while teaching new concepts was the best feature of the course. I also liked his authentic personality and his unbiased way of talking about any psychological and social concept. In summary, the course covers a wide range of psychological ideas and they're well complemented by the extra material given at the end of each lecture. Utterly recommended!

Very interesting, good to follow - even for non-native speakers. I especially liked the many different examples and experiments that made it easy to understand the effects on our every day life. Of course, I am not an expert, but I feel that I got a good overview of psychology. So for me as an engineer, it was a very enlightening excursus into a new topic. Thank you, Prof. Steve Joordens!

Thank you for the great experience. The course provides an excellent survey of the psychology discipline. I thoroughly enjoyed the lectures, quizzes, and written assignment. The written assignment made the course "real". I had to understand the concept and apply it to the world around me. It provided a good taste of university course.

I really enjoy on this course, eventhough my english is not well , but i do my best, and i was really great to be here, i can say that this class so amazing.. and next time i'll join on this course :)

i love this class , the subject and the lecture and the learning materials i can understand..

thank you :)

Steve Joordens is one of the best teachers I have ever had the pleasure to learn of. If you want to explore psychology in general, this is your course, this man is amazing! I have bought another course of him in another platform to continue.

Thank you very much :)

Perfect start. This motivates me to learn more. Prof. Steve is my favorite teacher now. Couldn't have asked for a better person to teach me. Scratched the surface pretty well, now time to dive deeper.

This is the best MOOC I've done till now.

excellent teaching staff and material

The course material is interesting and easily understandable. Also, the professor is really engaging, and I loved the lectures. (P.S. He has a really dry sense of humour!). The tests are comprehensive and cover both memory and application of the concepts explained in the lectures. Also, the extra reading and video material is really cool!

The peer-review assignment could have been handled a little better, I'm not sure everyone (including me) clearly understood the grading criteria while submitting and during the peer-review phase.

All in all, definitely a course I recommend for a basic look into Psychology! :)

Very disappointed in this course. Most of the videos referenced are bad links and not available. It appears that the lab experiments are not available for the on line version of this course.

I will not be continuing with this course. I suspect the rave revues are also very dated and no longer relevant.

coursera me parece una muy buena herramienta pero algunos cusos se encuentran cmpletamente en ingles y habemos personas que no sabemos bien el idioma entonces se nos dificulta aprender

This course is so boring. The information of the lessons are messes. I can search these information on the internet and learn from it.

did not like the course at all. That is why I decided to discontinue the course.

I have success fully completed this course give me certification

how do un enroll course

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Studying Introduction to Psychology can help you develop various valuable skills, including: 1. Critical Thinking: You'll learn to analyze and evaluate information, theories, and research findings critically. 2. Research Skills: Understanding research methods in psychology will enable you to design and conduct experiments and surveys. 3. Problem-Solving: Psychology teaches you to approach complex human behavior and mental processes with problem-solving techniques. 4. Communication: You'll improve your ability to express ideas clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally. 5. Empathy: Studying psychology can enhance your empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives. 6. Observation Skills: You'll become more observant and skilled at noticing nuances in human behavior. 7. Data Analysis: Learning to interpret data and statistics is crucial in psychology. 8. Stress Management: Understanding stress and coping mechanisms can help you manage stress in your own life. 9. Ethics: You'll gain knowledge of ethical principles, which is essential for conducting research and interacting with others. 10. Self-Awareness: Psychology can help you understand your own behavior, thoughts, and emotions better, leading to improved self-awareness. 11. Interpersonal Skills: You'll learn about interpersonal relationships, communication, and conflict resolution. 12. Decision-Making: Psychology provides insights into decision-making processes and biases, improving your decision-making skills. 13. Problem-Solving: You'll develop strategies to address personal and interpersonal challenges. 14. Time Management: Balancing coursework and assignments can enhance your time management skills. 15. Research Literacy: You'll become adept at evaluating the validity and reliability of research studies. These skills are not only valuable for those pursuing a career in psychology but are also applicable in various other fields and everyday life situations.

I saw some of the side dish videos before deciding to take this course. Steven Joordens is very enthousiastic about psychology, and is a good communicator and teacher. This shows in this course and the videos. He seems to teach without any preparation, everything from the top of his head. Very inspiring! For that reason alone I would recommend going through some or all of this course. That said, this may be a challenging course, if you have no previous knowledge of psychology or anatomy for that matter, as the first lectures are about brain anatomy and neurophysiology. For me these were an interesting refresher from courses I took a long time ago. The next weeks' courses build on these basics though, so I can imagine a lot of people do not complete the tests or the final assignment for lack of enough basic background (consolidation of knowledge) retained from previous weeks.

I really enjoyed this course. The professor, Steve Joordens, videos are so well done that I often forgot that he couldn't see me and that I was only watching a video. He speaks to the audience, not the camera, and it makes all the difference with keeping viewers engaged. He is a very personable fella and delightfully human. Topics were very well thought out and the delivery was clear and easy to understand. Most importantly, the topics were relatable (Steve would give examples of famous people with the discussed topic and their stories or fun little "did you knows?" kinda things) and therefore easier to remember. I also really appreciated all of the extended reading and video links provided at the end of each lecture. A really fascinating course and a perfect introduction to psychology!

An extremely rich overview of Psychology. You'll gain a good understanding of its history, its research fields and specific topics of interest such as neuropsychology, mental illnesses and memory. Steve Joordans is a fun professor to listen to, not only because of his obvious passion for the topic but also because he manages to put each subject into the bigger context. Tip: many of the follow-up links are outdated by now but a simple Google or YouTube search will get you similar and more up-to-date content – following up has definitely deepened my understanding of all the topics touched in this course and made it easier to remember them. I also loved doing the assignment, it was a helpful exercise of applying what I've learned to the real world. Thank you for this great learning experience!