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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 Tomo F

Dec 3, 2023

I really enjoyed this course. made it super engaging and interesting. And was able to condense and simplify complicated subject matters into easy to understand concepts, which helped a great deal .

By Clara V

Apr 3, 2019

Awesome course! Prof. Steve Joordens is cheerful, entertaining and explains complicated things in a simple way. It was a pleasure to complete this course and to learn about the bases of psychology.

By Victor S

Dec 16, 2020

The course is very interisting the professor is amazing, I enjoyed a lot, my only concern is about the exames, too long and with too many question. I think it should have one exame for every week.

By Barath S

Sep 10, 2019

I really like Psychology...so Coursera has given this platform to learn this!!! Thanks a lot!!!

Have gained knowledge about this topic. Actually this really is helpful.

Thanks Again Team COURSERA!!!

By Todor P

Feb 14, 2017

The course was very interesing. I especially liked the experiments that were included. My favorite topics were the Weeks Memory and Social Mind. I also liked the was Steve presented the lectures.

By Juanita R

Oct 15, 2020

I really liked how the professor explained all the concepts the way he did. It is easy to understand and you'll not get tired of it. Besides, the extra videos and readings are really useful too.

By tugce a

Aug 29, 2017

This course absolutely rocks! I have always loved psychology but not as much as I do now. Steve Joordens is an awesome professor who is definitely a dab hand. You really enjoy learning from him.

By Tobias J

Mar 11, 2017

A very good introduction to psychology. Many areas of psychology are covered and Steve (the teacher) is truly great and inspiring. This really is the course if you are interested in psychology.

By Marina C

Nov 15, 2020

Very concise, lots of interesting info from different perspectives, brilliant speaker, challenging quizzes, essay task that made me learn new skills. Thanks! I had a really great time studying!

By rommy a

Mar 28, 2023

excellent teacher; very interesting and didactic.

The timing of the videos was adequate and the course material was great.

thank you very much for bringing me closer to this world of psychology.

By Anna K

Mar 22, 2021

The course was amazing, the professor was exceptional and every single concept he described was easy to understand and to be absorbed even for someone who touch the subject for the first time!

By Lily L

May 22, 2022

Topics are very interesting, detailed but well summarized. You can really tell the professor has put so much effort into making it engaging and fun to watch each and every lecture. Thank you!

By Hritik V

May 14, 2021

This course was awesome. The way concepts have been explained exceeded my expectations from this introductory course of Psychology. This course is perfect for non-psychology students as well.

By Isaac O

Feb 8, 2021

I am very happy to complete this course. I really thank the organizers and I wish to frankly say that I have learned a lot about human behavior and how we can appreciate our own capabilities.

By İlke U (

May 6, 2021

It was an amazing course. I am pretty sure that this course will the one of the best courses that I take. It was very informative and funny. I want to thank you Professor Steve and Coursera!

By Meral S

Apr 20, 2021

It was a fun, educational and amazing experience. I really enjoy and understand the lectures. The professor gives an example that explains subjects and you remember it even later. Thank you.

By Rana F B I

Nov 17, 2017

this was the most usefull and interesting course I've ever take .I enjoyed every single lesson and I strongly recommend it to my friends and Colleagues.thank you very much for your efforts

By barinderpalsingh a

Sep 4, 2017

Excellent insight into the field of Psychology. Prof Steve Joordens has a cogent and interesting style. THe programme made me see the world through the eyes of a psychologist. Many thanks!

By Aleksandr K

May 31, 2022

Very interesting phychological concepts, ideas, and lessons learned. Highly engaging material and easy to follow video content. Instructor who truly enjoys teaching and exploring psychology

By Lujain A

Mar 21, 2021

I learned so much from this course. The professor is great! and the course is very nice and informative I really loved it and enjoyed it, will definitely be taking more courses on Coursera!

By Willy L

Aug 28, 2017

El profesor explicó muy bien todos los conceptos, y hace que esperes la siguiente lectura, y los videos complementarios, aunque a veces no estan disponibles, se pueden encontrar buscandolos

By SATYANARAYANA V

Dec 25, 2021

Excellent teaching by Professor Steve Joordens.

Learnt a lot. Developed interest in Psychology subject.

Will try to learn more and more about Art/Science of Psychology.

Thanks a lot.

Regards

By Anushka B

Sep 20, 2021

The professor did an excellent job of making this course fun with the way he taught the lessons, it felt like you are there with him. Really enjoyed it and would recommend it to everyone!

By Timothy S

May 6, 2020

I am honoured to be a student of Steeve Joordens. This has been an enlightening journey. I am grateful to the University of Toronto and Cousera for providing an amazing learning platform,

By haritha a

Jun 16, 2018

I have had the best experience ever, everything I have learnt I can actually see it right in front of my eyes happening with people and I am looking forward to see more courses like this.