This introductory course is organized around Modules that will cover the five pillars of psychology, which include the: biological pillar, cognitive pillar, developmental pillar, social and personality pillar, and mental and physical health pillar. As students progress through each learning Module, they will review up-to-date and relevant content, engage in meaningful active learning exercises, and complete a knowledge check or assessment. In addition, the course culminates with students completing a psychology-based milestone project that students will find applicable to their own life, such in the workforce or their academic journey.

The research methods used by psychologists

The relationship between body and behavior and the mechanisms of sensation and perception and states of consciousness

The terms, concepts, and processes of learning and conditioning, thinking and memory, and motivation and emotion

The basic theories of human development and personality

The issues in the area of intelligence and intelligence testing

Health psychology and factors to control stress

The major categories of abnormal behavior

The major therapeutic approaches used for the treatment of abnormal behavior

The factors that influence group behavior and interpersonal relationships

How psychology is applied in real-world situations

Pathiva offers the Arizona State University (ASU) Universal Learner courses through our partnership with Global Town School (GTS). GTS is a U.S. based online private school that has a user agreement with ASU to facilitate learner (eligible student) enrollment in the ASU Universal Learner courses.

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This introductory course is organized around Modules that will cover the five pillars of psychology

Online Psychology