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About the Course

This course will highlight the most interesting experiments within the field of psychology, discussing the implications of those studies for our understanding of the human mind and human behavior. We will explore the brain and some of the cognitive abilities it supports like memory, learning, attention, perception and consciousness. We will examine human development - both in terms of growing up and growing old - and will discuss the manner in which the behavior of others affect our own thoughts and behavior. Finally we will discuss various forms of mental illness and the treatments that are used to help those who suffer from them. The fact of the matter is that humans routinely do amazing things without appreciating how interesting they are. However, we are also routinely influenced by people and events without always being aware of those influences. By the end of this course you will have gained a much better understanding and appreciation of who you are and how you work. And I can guarantee you that you'll learn things that you'll be telling your friends and family about, things that will fundamentally change the way you think of yourself and others. How can you resist that?!...

Top reviews

ND

Nov 27, 2021

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.

AA

Jan 25, 2021

I found this course very interesting and interactive. I especially enjoyed the week of extra videos where we went into detailed psychological concepts like dreaming. Thank you for an amazing 12 weeks!

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By Jingyu L

Aug 6, 2017

Great fun to learn psychology and really helpful. I always want to study psychology and so glad to join this course.

By Fabian V

Jan 31, 2017

The contagious enthusiasm of Steve what makes this course a joy to follow. Would love to attend more of his classes.

By Pouria B

Mar 13, 2023

I had a fantastic time learning the basic science of psychology and realized alot about myselfand people around me

By Aksiniia I

Mar 6, 2018

I can hardly express, how grateful I am to the University of Toronto Scarborough and professor Steve Joordens in pa

By Marcel R

Dec 3, 2017

Amazing course, very detailed in each topic, excellent professor, very interesting side topics. Highly recommended.

By Diego C A

Oct 26, 2017

Excellent for people who seek to get an introduction in the area of Psychology, even as a hobby (which is my case).

By MUHAMMAD U

Dec 14, 2020

All the knowledgeable material was a superb and eye-opening experience for me with the greatest result in my life.

By Dr M G

May 25, 2020

It is really very good course, the trainer is quite knowledgeable and lectures are very helpful with easy language

By Yatsukhno S P

May 14, 2020

Thank you very much for this course! I've learnt a lot of interesting things and now my view on world is changing!

By Jorge E M L V

Mar 19, 2019

EXCELENTE CURSO DONDE SE APRENDE UNA INTRODUCCIÓN A LA PSICOLOGÍA DE VERDAD QUE ES MUY BUENO Y LO RECOMIENDO MUCHO

By Chun C

Apr 9, 2018

wonderful class to understand my brain and how it works.

some parts about brain diseases are a little boring to me.

By JOHN Q

Feb 10, 2018

Nice review of basic psychology. I enjoyed it. Thanks to all the folks who put this course together. Dr Quincy

By Matthew K

Feb 14, 2017

Could listen to Steve talk about his precious casserole all day. This course changed my view on casseroles. 11/10!

By Charles M

May 1, 2024

I really enjoyed the course. As a person who have curious to the subject of psychology, this was just marvellous.

By Fatima S

Aug 18, 2021

Best course. Learned a lot from this course and Prof. Steve explained everything very well. I enjoyed it a lot :)

By Bhavana K

Sep 9, 2020

Prof Steve Joordens is just incredible and amazing. I would love to have another course that has lectures by him

By Brandon L

Sep 19, 2019

Everyone should do a basic psychology course. This course gives a good understanding of human behavior and psych.

By Roy A

Sep 15, 2017

A fascinating course fully comprehensible to someone with no prior knowledge. Good responses from course mentors.

By Joshua E

Oct 14, 2020

Engaging lecturer and an interesting subject. Very well organised and explained. Thank you for making it a MOOC.

By Arushi G

Sep 28, 2020

The course was wonderful and really helpful! I've gained a lot of knowledge from this course! Thank you so much!

By Maider A

Aug 16, 2019

Great teacher! I enjoyed this course a lot, even though my background has nothing to do with psychology. Thanks!

By Audrey S

Nov 12, 2016

Very fascinating lectures on psychology that helps you understand how your mind (and other people's mind) works.

By Eda T

Feb 17, 2021

Great course, awesome lecturer. I wish the lessons were allowed to be longer, I couldn't realise how time flew.

By Lani C

Jan 25, 2021

loved this course - it gave i really nice overview of the concepts. made me want to consider taking it further.