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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

HS

May 25, 2020

Was very useful and insightful. Being an educator, t allowed to delve into various aspects which allows to understand differences i children .and underlying reasons.

Thanks for wonderful experience

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.

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By Betselot M

Dec 10, 2022

I received what I was looking for and more! I am so grateful that I get to take this wonderful course and I can't leave without thanking our amazing professor, Pr. Paul Bloom, for crafting the entire lecture to be an interesting one.

By king k

Nov 25, 2022

Really enjoyed taking this course, i never had any background in psychology but the way it was structured made it easy to follow. Professor Bloom was really engaging and i could relate what he says to the experiences that i have had.

By Maria D O A

Feb 16, 2022

Genial el curso, muy completo, dinamico e interesante. El profesor excelente. Mi escolaridad es licenciatura en Ingenieria Quimica, nada que ver con este curso, pero es tan bueno que voy a buscar màs, tal vez hasta cambie de carrera.

By 徐湧杰

Jul 9, 2021

I've heard that psychology is hard, but from this course, I only felt the power, not difficulty, of psychology. Professor Bloom is good at bringing full understandings to students, though he had some of his own opinion on some events.

By Buchizya

Apr 18, 2024

I felt that the course has been structured like a journey that takes you through the fundamental aspects of human psychology. I enjoyed the course and I have learned a lot from Professor Bloom's lecturers and the modules. Thank you!

By Alesja L

Jun 16, 2023

I am completely satisfied with this course! An amazing introduction and such a great intro about the brain structure and brain role in psychology! A lot of information yet presented in such an interactive, interesting way! Thank you!

By Ines E

Mar 4, 2022

I learned in this course , the behavior of humans and animals ,activities of individual in relation to the environment and mental activity of and organism and the presenter was excellent and presenting the materials in the course .

By Nicole J J

Jan 3, 2022

The course is well structured with foundation knowledge of the most important aspects of psychology. I've really enjoyed it! Thanks to Prof Paul for your interesting lectures and introducing the fascinating world of psychology to us!

By Anton M

May 11, 2020

Great value for the time. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to improve their general knowledge on the topic and for those who are interested in learning what psychic disorders are there and how they are dealt with nowadays.

By abhishek n

Sep 5, 2019

This course is great. I am lucky to have picked it as my first course on Coursera. It allows for you to learn at your pace and in as much depth as you wish while guaranteeing an understanding of the foundational tenets of psychology.

By Atrayee S

Apr 28, 2022

It's a concise yet comprehensive course. Professor Bloom's explanations were thoroughly engaging, and the illustrations had me engrossed. The reading materials provided a holistic insight into the discipline of Psychology. Loved it!

By Elisabet E

Apr 2, 2022

Fantastic course, teacher was amazing. I loved the graphics. The strong focus on proper scientific approaches & evaluation of evidence was highly appreciated. Great introduction to something that is very far away from my own field.

By Nick W

Feb 15, 2022

Very solid and complete course that is up to date and opens the mind at the same time. A fantastic introduction the the subject which motivates and enthuses the learner. Great collection of easily accessed material. Congratulations.

By Annu S

Jul 5, 2020

Coursera is the best application that is providing courses with certificate. Some of them are free and some need to be paid but they provide a trial also for paid courses. The quality of video is awesome in both the type of courses.

By Yuva P J

Jun 3, 2020

Thank you for to know these many things about the introduction of psychology again thank you for providing this facilities I have learned useful things during corona vacation. Thank you for providing such a wonderful opportunities.

By Amy K

May 19, 2020

I really enjoyed learning about many facets of the science of psychology. I particularly enjoyed that I could balance the videos and additional reading around my full time job and still feel like I was making progress toward a goal.

By Saloni D

May 9, 2020

The course gives a great introduction with enough information to keep it interesting and also make you want to read up more about psychology. Professor Bloom is great and the artist who animated the lectures deserves all the praise.

By Pradeep S

Apr 16, 2019

A very useful course for those interested to learn about the working of a human mind, social interactions, mental health, child psychology, differences among people's thought, behavior, attitude, feelings etc....Must do course!!....

By Hadeel A

Apr 27, 2024

Enjoyed this course and learned alot. It was so easy to follow and the professor is excellent at explaining it. It was just the course I needed to fully understand this space and where I'd like to pursue further studies. Thank you!

By Suvashis s

Jan 10, 2022

This course is something anyone can take up for a very smooth foundation on psychology. Dr Paul Bloom's lectures here are very easy to understand and relate to everyday life. Its the perfect gateway into the wonderful land of mind.

By 孙国怀

Mar 25, 2021

Thank you Mr.Paul Bloom , You give me a new opportunity to understand a new feilds so that I determined to study in Psychology . Now I wanna be a Psychologist to bring happiness to others and help others become they want to become.

By Nivedita C

Jun 16, 2020

Having no knowledge about Psychology, I ventured into this course to gauge it and I have to say, Prof Bloom has my mind intrigued. Following up each theory with an interesting example made it very easy for me to understand a point.

By Deleted A

May 14, 2020

I loved this course! I thought it was very interesting, the course was clear, not too long, theoretical or vague. And also, the provided animations made it very structured and interactive and really added to the overall experience.

By Olive D

Dec 27, 2019

Nice, technical overview that goes into important historical figures in the field, the different sub-disciplines, and the scientific research underlying different models psychologists use to explain the functions of the human mind.

By Nikki

Aug 8, 2023

The course was very interesting as it covered a very broad range of psychology aspects, more than just the typical clinical psychology. It made me intrigued in this field and I think psychology is one of my choices for the future.