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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 Jolanda K

Aug 16, 2020

Prof Steve Joordens is very knowledgeable and a good communicator. This course covers the various interesting areas of psychology and gives a good taster / overview of the different specialisations. Learnt a lot of things that I always wanted to know about and more... Highly recommend - really enjoyed it!

By Sukanya V M

Jul 4, 2020

This course gave me an open mind to think about issues. To view problems from a different perspective. There were days I couldn't stop learning and reading psychology lessons. Steve sir is one of the best instructors I have ever had. Thank you coursera for this opportunity. I promise I will keep learning.

By Aparna P

Oct 21, 2021

Excellent course, BIG thank you to Prof Steve Joordens for making it simple, amazing learning, informative, and fun. Thank you for all the post reads and videos, it really helped to understand the topics in detail. Highly recommended for all those who want to get introduced to such an amazing subject.

By Erica K

Sep 13, 2021

I loved this course! Prof Joordens is an excellent teacher - informative, engaging, relevant, planned. so much thought went into the content of this course. I got so much out of this course - it covers a lot of ground and opens up so many paths of interest for further study. Brilliant course thank you!

By Camilla F

Nov 27, 2018

Prof. Joordens is highly inspiring, motivated and well prepared. While doing a PhD, the amount of time available for online courses is not a lot, however, it was a pleasure to spend part of my free time in learning Introduction to psychology. I am looking forward to follow-up courses by Prof. Joordens.

By Sean K

May 3, 2017

A very informational and fun course for those who want to learn more about psychology. It also opens up your mind to a new view of everything around you as the psychological theories you learn can be applied to everyday life. It's a great way to ease yourself into a diverse and interesting new subject.

By Yesenia P

Oct 19, 2021

I love the course and the teacher is very interactive and excellent because he expressed in few words many things that i want to know and open my curiosity about others topics relate to the psychology. It was amazing course. I would like to do another course with the professor Steve... Thank you!!!

By Elizabeth D

Oct 20, 2021

This was an excellent course! The professor is engaging and obviously interested both in the topic and the students' experience of the course. The lectures provided a good overview of the areas of study within psychology, and I've got notes for which areas (like memory) that I'd like to study more.

By Ila H

Feb 15, 2019

It was a wonderful course. I will be eventually pursuing a full psychology degree because of Professor Steve Joordens class. He did a splendid job at explaining the different concepts while relating them to every day life and being entertaining to boot. Excellent course! Two thumbs up for Coursera!

By Ana G

Feb 8, 2021

The course met my expectations. I thank Prof. Dr Steve Joordens for the didactics applied to classes, his good humor, the experience. I thank the whole team. I would like to continue going deeper into the area of Psychology, taking postgraduate courses, if there is a possibility. Gratitude! Hugs

By Ronald P (

Jan 16, 2020

Steve Joordens' series of lectures certainly makes the journey quite enjoyable and insightful. The course covers a wide range of subjects from the historical to the biological until the practical uses of psychology and even some abstract aspects of human behavior. Very complete and dynamic course.

By Robin E

Jul 27, 2018

This course by Prof. Steve Joordens gives a very good insight into psychology. Once you have accustomed to his humor, the classes are very enjoyable and informative. He also did the extra mile and offered additional videos. Thanks to the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation for financing this course.

By Yining G

Jun 12, 2020

Highly recommended! This course includes many interesting parts in psychology and professor Steve Joordens doesn't make things too difficult too understand.

PS: I would suggest you guys take some notes during the course so that it can help recall something when you are taking mid & final exams).

By Joyce S

Sep 8, 2020

A wonderful psychology course! Steve (the lecturer) did an amazing job of teaching all the different sides of psychology in fun and captivating way and it was great that each lecture was short and sweet. It was easy to follow and really really interesting. Genuinely enjoyed this course a lot! :)

By Haisum N F

Aug 18, 2020

Steve Joordens made the basics of human and social psychology so appealing. He was a great instructor and I have learned a lot in the past few weeks. Thanks to him, now I understand or at least try to understand the why after identifying the what and it really changed my perception of the world.

By Aditya R

Apr 24, 2020

It is a great door-way into the world of Psychology, and has piqued my interest to dive deeper into this subject. I have been a fan of psychology and its role in criminal investigations, and thus stumbled upon this course to quench my curiosity. The course has been a great addition into my life.

By Joanna F

Dec 5, 2017

Absolutely fantastic course. I will miss it actually. Great, great lectures and fun too (this professor is just great, funny and makes it easy to learn and remember... it's probably because he knows about what works! :)) Also so intresting topics. Covers many areas. Don't hesitate on this MOOC!

By Белецкая К А

Jun 25, 2020

The professor is the best! His ways of teaching encouraged me a lot because he used not only theory but also practice in his lectures. He is very excited about this subject himself, it's obvious, and this is a great advantage! Thank you so much for amazing knowledge! You're a talented person!

By trisha j

Mar 8, 2021

amazing course, i was planning to change my major to psychology and required an introductory course like this to firm my decision. Prof. Steve is a wonderful teacher, he taught psychology in a cool fun manner. It never once became overbearing or too much. Looking forward to more such courses.

By Rahul K

Jan 23, 2018

Excellent course! Steve Joorden is a peach of a man! Look forward to more MOOCs from you, Steve! Very neatly and concisely explained topics. I had absolutely no knowledge before enrolling, so I can vouch for anyone who is interested in applying for this course, but has no prior understanding.

By Martin K

Nov 20, 2021

I rate courses very rarely, but this one really stands out. Before, my knowledge about psychology was a big zero and after this course I felt like I discovered a whole new world. Steve does an excellent job and one really feels like going back to the videos again and again. Thank you Steve!

By MUDIT A

Sep 30, 2020

I am pretty interested in biology and psychology, but I did not study them in school. This course provided some fun since I got to learn about something that I have a curiosity for. As the course was simple and easy to follow without any prerequisites, it did not seem burdensome. Thank You.

By Liliane T

Feb 8, 2021

The course is very rich in information. Concepts, experiences, names,... it is very attractive because of Pro. STEVE JOORDENS. He has such pedagogic skills and his brain is full of data. He abundantly enriches our brains. Thank you Coursera for such a course given by a brilliant professor.

By Martin R

Apr 21, 2018

An excellent overview and introduction to the world of Psychology. This course covers a huge amount, but Steve is an excellent presenter and he makes the subjects interesting and easy to follow. This has really taught me a lot and has given me a real drive to learn much more. Thanks Steve!

By Jordi R

Jan 15, 2021

This is the best Psychology course I have ever taken. The explanations and dissertations of Professor Joordens have been just great, as well as the content of the course. I would like to thank to his staff for their support and work. I totally recommend it and declare myself as a big fan!