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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

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!

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.

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By Cindy L

Oct 11, 2017

Highly interesting subject, the teacher is very entertaining and covers a lot of material in a fun way. A lot of the optional material is quite interesting and worth a look.

By Roderick S

Sep 20, 2017

Excellent information, very organized and interesting presentation. End of video quizzes were too easy to be very helpful, but exams were tough. Final paper was interesting.

By omneya m

Apr 1, 2017

Well I really loved the content of the course and how it has been taught by professor Steve, It is very useful and I recommend this course to everyone. Thank you so much <3

By Eduardo G

Mar 15, 2017

The course is easy to follow which is ideal for beginners. Topics are relevant and transferable to different contexts. The lecturer is engaging and does an excellent job,

By Louis G

Nov 14, 2023

Excellent course! Professor Steve Joordens is an excellent teacher! He took complex topics in Psychology and made them simple and understandable to us. You are the best!!!

By Anjali

Apr 11, 2021

I learned a lot, obviously once you get invested in the subject, this course provides the option of understanding and researching on so much more. Grateful to Prof. Steve.

By Shadi_EA

Jan 4, 2021

thanks for very good course. from the material that you present in the course, it is obvious that you have put a lot of efforts in putting this course together. thank you.

By Miriam

Jul 19, 2022

This course is very enlightening. Professor Steve Joordens is terrific. He broke down psychology into simplier dicreet lessons that were thrilling and easy to understand.

By Kelsie K

Jun 8, 2020

Loved this course. I found it to be so interesting and I learned so much, It made me want to study psychology further. The professor did a great job keeping my attention.

By Miranda N

Sep 14, 2017

This is my first psychology course. Learnt a lot of interesting theories and stories. Very much enjoyed Steve's teaching style and the video materials he shared. Love it!

By Shiva S

Jun 1, 2020

It was amazing and I decided to continue my education in psychology after this useful course. I really appreciate it and thanks to professor Steve Joordens and Coursera.

By Ela K

Mar 28, 2019

The course discussed the major foundation of psychology. Professor Steve Joordens way of explaining topics was so interactive and full of enthusiasm. Thank You Coursera.

By iuliia

Mar 10, 2019

This course is really great one to start studying psychology. Prof Joordens is a very charismatic person with a great sense of humor! I enjoyed every lecture. Thank you.

By Martina C

Feb 8, 2018

A very well structured course, filled with interesting and up-to-date contents, explained in a simple, entertaining and precise way by an amazing teacher. 100% approved.

By Caitlin M

May 7, 2021

absolutely fantastic course! covered a wide breadth of topics and was a great and comprehensive refresher to the psychology courses i took many years ago at university!

By maria p

Feb 8, 2021

Everything was perfect!I learned a lot of things that made me understand and evaluate things from another point of you!I recommend it strongly!Thank you for everything!

By Muhammad Z

Jul 16, 2020

Mind blowing. If you are looking for a psychology course, where you can study all of it. Go for it. You will become a psychologist. Sir Steve Joordens will make you. :D

By Manolis N

Aug 4, 2017

Thanks, I was interested in psychology and this course was my first contact with it and yes psychology really is an amazing science. I'm glad for attending this course.

By MANCHUN K

Jan 25, 2024

Study material with study style of Professor Steve Joordens (Deptt of Psychology ) is excellent ....Superb...Steve Sir..Many many Thanks Sir for your nice teaching ..

By PATHIRANA, C S

Jul 4, 2021

Excellent course and good teaching. I really enjoyed and this course benefited to my carrier. Thank you Professor for your valuable time and knowledge shared with us.

By Samantha M

Jun 25, 2020

Excellent course. It was logically organised with clear progression through the topics. The tutor explained everything clearly and gave excellent examples throughout.

By naivedya n

Mar 10, 2018

Amazing course! Prof. Joordan did a great job. His way of interaction and teaching really made me want to leave everything else behind to learn, which i saying a lot.

By Raghad E

Dec 21, 2017

Doctor Steve is an inspiring man and his amazing teaching skills makes it easy for people like me to understand and love psychology! thank you doc! have a nice life!

By Shaw c

May 10, 2023

very useful lecture. Enjoy almost all the parts, except the brain structure one. Totally lost it. recommend to everybody who is really interested in the psychology.

By Olivia C

Aug 18, 2020

This was an amazing course with a fantastic professor, I learned so much and it persuaded me to commit to learning psychology at uni. I would definitely recommend :)