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About the Course

What are people most afraid of? What do our dreams mean? Are we natural-born racists? What makes us happy? What are the causes and cures of mental illness? This course tries to answer these questions and many others, providing a comprehensive overview of the scientific study of thought and behavior. It explores topics such as perception, communication, learning, memory, decision-making, persuasion, emotions, and social behavior. We will look at how these aspects of the mind develop in children, how they differ across people, how they are wired-up in the brain, and how they break down due to illness and injury....

Top reviews

FJ

Sep 26, 2019

I absolutely enjoyed taking this course! Professor Bloom did an incredible job explaining the course material and providing additional reading materials to further my knowledge throughout this course.

TP

Dec 17, 2021

An excellent course to get a general idea about psychology as well as understanding of what to do next if you are into learning more. Very useful links for extra reading. And very engaging instructor.

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By Georgia T

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Jul 5, 2023

Great range of concepts provided with enough depth even for an introductory course, lots of helpful real-life examples used for the topics introduced. Lovely animation style which made the course very easy to follow (definitely better than a passive PowerPoint slide presentation with voice-over)!

By Prince

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Sep 30, 2020

A Really worthy course. even though I don't belong to humanities I found it very interesting and engaging. the professor's way of teaching and explaining the topic is among the most interesting I've had ever seen. its a really good one for extra knowledge and also for the beginners in this field.

By tsamourid

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Aug 1, 2020

A very interesting course and a very engaging tutor. It contains some really interesting aspects of Psychology. Moreover, studies and experiments are exhibited, which makes the course even better.The tutor uses many examples to demonstrate his thoughts making understanding easier. Excellent work!

By Virgínia P B d S M

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May 30, 2020

Curso incrível que me possibilitou ter uma grande ideia dos apectos mais importantes da psicologia. Tenho certeza de que tudo que eu aprendi nessas 6 semanas serão de grande relevância e ajuda na minha graduação em psicologia, que se iniciará em breve, e na minha vida profissional como um todo :)

By Chuwen Z

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May 30, 2019

this course is so great that gives me the chance to learn about what are included in the psychology. The lectures are wonderful and powerpoint is cute and impressive. Also , the reading materials from NOBA make me can know more information related to each week. I learn a lot from these 6 weeks.

By Susilawati S

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Dec 10, 2024

Delivery, content and format is conducive for self paced learning. The assignment and reading materials help to reinforce and supplement the topics. Very happy with PaulBloom and thankful that Coursera provides such online course from established institutions like Yale University. THANK YOU!

By Davi H R T

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May 2, 2024

o curso é simplesmente maravilhoso, de verdade cada aula era fascinante e mais divertida do que anterior, o modo como as aulas foram lecionadas tornaram tudo mais envolvente na matéria ( o que é incrível já que o assunto em si é surreal de interessante) é impossível sentir tédio durante o curso

By Kat J

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Jun 11, 2023

During lockdown I started this course and absolutely loved it. Now that I have Canva Plus, I am redoing it to obtain the certificate. I am currently completing my Psych degree, and this course is so helpful. Paul Bloom is incredibly insightful, and his teaching style is engaging and interesting.

By CESAR A O P

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Sep 28, 2020

A pesar de no ser Psicólogo, encontré muy valiosa la información disponible en el curso, me pareció excelente el curso, muy contento y honrado de haberlo realizado en tan prestigiosa Universidad. Me hubiera gustado interactuar en los foros, pero me siento con barreras del idioma. Muchas gracias!

By Aishwarya S

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Jun 10, 2020

I am so happy i did this course.I always wanted to study about psychology and i am so glad that i did this course with full dedication.I have become so curious to know more about the human brain and psychology which i will surely do.If anyone who is interested in this field can surely go for it.

By HRITIK D

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Aug 13, 2020

Psychology classes help me to learn the scientific method, how to evaluate sources of information, and how to think critically about the information i encounter on a daily basis. These classes can help me hone these skills, which prove useful in a variety of careers and different areas of life.

By sannaya

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Apr 13, 2020

The "Introduction to Psychology" truly has been a wonderful experience. Professor Bloom explains complex concepts with utmost simplicity and ease. The lectures are universal, simple and the animations keep the lectures entertaining.

Thank you to Professor Bloom and the entire team at Coursera.

By Mueeza K

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Jul 12, 2024

Taking this psychology course was an incredible experience, filled with profound insights and comprehensive knowledge. The engaging content and expert instruction made each lesson both enlightening and enjoyable, significantly enriching my understanding of human behaviour and mental processes.

By Douglas P

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Jan 23, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The content is displayed in an extremely engaging manner and Paul's method of explanation is very admirable. I had a lot of fun tending to this course almost every night and I began to look forward to getting home from work and learning recreationally. Thanks!

By Sonia S K

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Jun 20, 2020

I absolutely loved this course. This is an amazing introductory course to Psychology ; all thanks to Prof. Bloom's lucid, wonderful lectures, and the amazing treasure of readings. I am grateful that I got the opportunity to take this course, which was my first step towards learning Psychology.

By Zinaida O

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Jun 9, 2020

Excellent course: nicely structured, easy to follow, and the visuals are pleasing to the eye and providing additional motivation to stay focused (the virtual audience make it seem like you're part of the auditorium).

Highly recommend to anyone interested in Psychology and in how our mind works.

By Margareth L

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May 30, 2020

Excellent course, Professor Bloom kept my attention and desire to learn at the top with his jovial and direct narrative, supported by animation tools. The alternative study platform had a very friendly interface, which made reading time very enjoyable, as is the Coursera interface, I must say.

By Amada P

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Apr 30, 2020

Esta cuarentena me ayudó a descubrir este fantástico curso. La dinámica del curso y las conferencias del profesor Blosom son sencillamente fascinante! Nueva información y nuevas perspectivas en mi cabeza que me ayudaron a entender y a ver la vida muy diferente...Gracias Yale! Gracias Coursera

By Inusah M

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Oct 4, 2023

I had had a good insight about psychology in general. I really enjoyed the course and especially how the brain functions and how to make informed personal decisions regarding others. And possible areas to potentially explore. Thank you coursera for giving me the opportunity to study for free.

By Melissa J B

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Sep 26, 2022

This course was really easy to follow and great, very interesting information was provided in just a short time. For me, it was so nice to understand and have experience of what the Professor spoke about, and learn that there are actual reasons and theories/effects for our daily experiences.

By MARCO B

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Jul 31, 2022

I really liked this course! Professor Bloom gives a complete overview of psychology and he really helped me understanding how human thinking works. I am sure that it will be useful as a future doctor to help my patients, but also (and above all) to interpret life with more "conscious" eyes.

By Raymond C

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May 11, 2022

A wonderfull introduction to psychology! Paul Blooms great explantaion of the brain and psycholgy theorys leave you engaged and exicted for the next lesson. the fact that its not absurdly work heavy is great to, leaving more time to actually learn and grow in your understanding of psychology!

By Sónia A

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Feb 8, 2020

I have loved every single thing about this course - the teacher, the quality of contents and the way they were explained, the absolute quality of videos and illustrations. Hard to believe this was an online course when what you get is much more than you could possibly expect. I have loved it.

By Godwin

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Jul 13, 2019

This is one of the best sites for those who want to understand who they are and who are they in order to take precautious measures.The language used is simple to understand and it did help me complete my tests in time.I encourage whoever is interested to study more about psychology to signup.

By Tuck M C

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Jul 22, 2023

This is an amazing course, it provides such a wonderful insight on how our minds work. Professor Paul Bloom's explained the theories in details with examples and the narratives are easy to follow. I highly recommend this course for those who wish to seek an understanding on basic psychology.