This was a really interesting and engaging course giving a good insight into the history and development of psychology. I especially liked the way the videos were done to simulate attendance in a lecture theatre but with the added benefit of being able to rewind and make notes. Paul Bloom had a great way of explaining things and to relating them to the every day. I would have liked a little more in depth on brain disorders but all in all I was more than pleased with this course and would thoroughly recommend it.

I may or may not have given up on watching the videos and doing the readings by week 3, but without any background knowledge of psychology and a bit of google searching, I passed with an overall grade of 95%. I'd recommend this course to someone who actually has commitment. Mr Bloom's voice is mildly dull, and I found myself watching the videos in 2x speed. I also haven't been awarded a certificate, even though I passed very well.

Enjoy the course if you're going to do it, don't be half-hearted like me :)))

I'm Ponsujee, completed my course just now... really appreciable Knowledge and course studies have been implemented here but the way to examine the learning of the learner needs improvement... expecting more quizzes and tests... the videos are very knowledgeable also please give subtitles in the video it's hard to swipe up and down... can't keep up with both video and subtitle ... Respected Professors, who are dedicated with great knowledge and explaining everything in easy sentences... Thank you ...

Pros: I loved that the lectures were split into small, easy to digest videos and can be watched even on busier days easily to maintain a learning habit. Overall a decent introductory course than can be done by anyone from any background. Cons: - Quiz questions on niche examples that don’t have much use outside of the course, rather than the concepts themselves - Lectures tend to be more ‘fluff’ with the bulk of the technical content in the readings (perhaps this attracts more casual students?)

This is my first time ever studying psychology. Eventhough it is not the field i want to persue it was merely due to my eagerness to explore out of the box. And i am truly glad that i found this course. The way Professor Bloom managed the flow throught the course made the time i spent, worth it. This is a good start because i genuinely wanted to learn how humans are social animals and i got recommended this course. So, if anyone wants to join this course, it is worth it.

The curriculum and content were perfect. The professor was of course very good, though there were occasional 'hum and haw' episodes which sound very irritating in an online course. In a classroom it will be natural but in an online lecture, it can be filtered out! Also the graphics on the screen were very irritating. A lot of improvement can be done on that front - maybe still photographs or videos or far better animations (least preferable option) may be considered.

Enrolling in this psychology course turned out to be a fun experience. Despite my young age, the engaging teaching style made complex concepts accessible through real-life examples. The blend of humor and relatability created an interactive and comprehensible learning environment. This course is a perfect balance between educational depth and an enjoyable atmosphere, making it a highly recommended choice for those seeking both insight and engagement in psychology :]

I think this was a well-rounded course on the subject of psychology which was pretty insightful and informative. One little complaint of mine is that I found the video animation style somehow distracting and I often found myself losing focus. It was as if I could concentrate better by just listening to the professor speaking without the animation running. Overall, a good course on psychology to beginners and I would recommend this course to anyone interested!

I really enjoyed this course! I took it as COVID-19 was in affect for 2 months and we saw an outcry of people refusing to wear masks and protesting for normalcy. It provided me with great communication tools to better have conversations with varying generations about things happening in the world. My only criticism were minor sound or typos in the coursework. Overall worthwhile to help you change your mindset and speak more intelligently in everyday life.

La experiencia fue muy buena, dan material de ayuda necesaria para entender cada una de las clases y aprender con facilidad los temas, lo único es que a la hora de las evaluaciones no daban la opción para traducir las preguntas y respuestas, se me hacía un poco tedioso a la hora de responder.

Solo me queda agradecer por darnos la oportunidad a miles de personas poder obtener conocimiento y estudiar de manera gratuita. 70/7 Agradecida que Dios los bendiga

Loved the lectures by the professor. Would have been great if I could see him directly while he gives the lectures rather than to see an animation of him. The reading exercises took longer than the allocated time to complete but definitely a good introduction to psychology. The initial lectures might seem boring but they lay the foundation for the lectures that follow, so would suggest to be a bit patient initially. Then on it is more interesting,

Excellent overview course and stylish. I enjoyed neuroscience of emotions and neurotransmitters the most and by far. Clever quizz questions. Some topics were way too brief and others were too rushed. And some readings are way longer than the stated 10min. Some NOBA modules were too boring and had little information, others were amazing, specially amazingly the one on affective neuroscience https://nobaproject.com/modules/affective-neuroscience

I love taking Coursera courses online because I can go at my own pace and watch, read, rewatch and reread, and take notes to study before taking the quizzes. Professor Bloom did a great job teaching the course. I highly recommend both, Professor Bloom and the course. I’d like to know how I can get official transcripts. Looking forward to taking another psychology course.

I’ve taken other classes before and enjoyed each one.

Martina R. Gallegos

Really solid course to the field of psychology. There are lots of visual aides and supplemental videos that are implemented throughout the lectures that accompany those taking the class with the content. The vast majority of information is contained within the videos, making for straightforward quizzes. And Professor Bloom is pretty engaging for this online course; strongly recommend to anyone with even a remote interest in the subject.

For a beginner, this course might be quite informative. But for the one who is even a little initiated in the field of psychology, be it by personal interest; not much will be gained by this course. However, there were about 5-10 videos which I found to be really insightful & added to my overall understanding of psychology. Quizzes for assessment were also well formulated. And lastly, liked the teaching style of Professor Bloom.

the course was really good and engaging and so interactive that i covered it many days before the deadline. the course covers a very vast area and touches many topics in a very elegant and engaging manner. the course can be better if it had some means like surveys or something that the participants can conduct with the people they know and can have an idea of the applicability of the psychology around them in practical form.

Professor Bloom's voice is magical - soothing, knowledgeable and kind - almost ASMR-esque. The course is structured very fluidly, the examples quoted are taken from life and you never feel overwhelmed at any point. The animated visuals are a bonus - it makes the class so much more interesting than had it been just plain text on screen. I thoroughly enjoyed this course - would certainly recommend it!

I have thoroughly enjoyed the course. I took it up as a personal challenge to pursue my interest in psychology which is different from my profession. I am glad this made me realise that I am still passionate and motivated to learn.I want to take up advanced courses . I loved the voice modulation and the lectures of Paul . Animation is excellent. Reading is elaborate but worth the time.

The professor is extremely captivating, all videos are well broken up so you don't get bored, the discussion forums are very alive, the formatting of the videos are never boring, and I feel a million times smarter after completing this course. I greatly appreciate the professor of this course, and Coursea itself for giving me the opportunity to expand my knowledge on Psychology itself.

Just completed the Introduction to Psychology course and it was a truly enlightening experience. The course content was comprehensive, covering a wide array of psychological topics. Professor Paul Bloom's teaching style was engaging, breaking down complex ideas into understandable concepts. It's a good choice if you're looking to understand the introduction of psychology. Thank You :)

I loved the honesty of the professor, the cartoon-style college lectures, the playful and relatable examples and demonstrations of Psychology concepts, and the professor's ever-changing cartoon outfits in all the videos. The class covers a ton of information, but its also told in a way that most people can understand, and I love that! I'm so glad I got to take this course :).

As the name suggests , its a great introductory course. It goes over all the basic concepts and leaves you wanting to know more. It is in fact a great course for somebody who is just starting out or knows nothing about psychology.

I would not recommend it at an intermediate level as that is not the demographic this course is trying to cover.

Hope this helps ,

Happy learning !

Paul Bloom is a passionate teacher . I would rather loved to see him on a live recorded classroom lecture rather than his animated avatar . You can always pitch in the graphics on this recorded lecture , also would be glad to get a glimpse of what happens inside an Yale psych session . Ending the note with gratitude for making this course available to us . Thank You !!

The course gave me a great feel for much of what psychology has to offer. The lectures were good and the reading material excellent. This probably says more about me than anything but sometimes I feltma little overwhelmed with information - particualrly the number of authors of all the studies that have been done over the past 150 years. Other than that it was good

This was one of the best classes I have ever taken in my adult life.

Clear and concise, objectives. The assessments were directly related to the lessons.

If I could afford going to Yale, I would become a Psychologist. easy to follow the animation was helpful in answering the assessments, i could picture in my head.

Thank you Professor Bloom, please team more classes.