Description:

Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. In this course, you will be introduced to the field of psychology, studying topics including: the nature of psychological science; research design and methodology; the biological foundations of behaviour; perception; states of consciousness; learning; memory; cognition; language; and motivation. Students will explore what psychologists have learned about these aspects of human behaviour and how a knowledge of these can contribute to a better understanding of the causes of human behaviour.