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About the Course

What are people most afraid of? What do our dreams mean? Are we natural-born racists? What makes us happy? What are the causes and cures of mental illness? This course tries to answer these questions and many others, providing a comprehensive overview of the scientific study of thought and behavior. It explores topics such as perception, communication, learning, memory, decision-making, persuasion, emotions, and social behavior. We will look at how these aspects of the mind develop in children, how they differ across people, how they are wired-up in the brain, and how they break down due to illness and injury....

Top reviews

FJ

Sep 26, 2019

I absolutely enjoyed taking this course! Professor Bloom did an incredible job explaining the course material and providing additional reading materials to further my knowledge throughout this course.

IS

Nov 4, 2023

A very comprehensive course, giving you the insights into the field of psychology, even with no prior background of psychology, and containing interesting references and examples throughout the course

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By Louise R

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Jul 15, 2020

Really enjoyed this course and professor, much more structured than a course I recently took online with Harvard, also really enjoyed the lectures from Professor Bloom, very engaging

By Tahya A B

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Jun 8, 2020

Happy to have an insightful introductory approach to the vast field of psychology.This will help me to think more reasonably to analyse how our mind works and the sole outcome of it.

By Sofia L

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May 4, 2020

Excellent, I recommend to all the people interested in psychology it'll give you some basic knowledge that after this you can go deep and that the basics to explore some themes more.

By Huiqi X

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Oct 29, 2019

thank you for professional introduction about psychology, combing our real life and practical experience. Through this course, I can work with several effective tips about education.

By Azzah A

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Jul 22, 2019

Thank you for this beautiful, well organized course. It covers essential parts in the field of psychology and motivates me as well to pursue a degree. Highly recommended to everyone!

By Ayobami A A

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Nov 23, 2023

I had a vague knowledge of psychology before enrolling in this course. Taking this course has offered me in-depth knowledge of what I need to know in the introduction to psychology.

By Lin C

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Feb 13, 2022

It is a very well-designed and structured course to get some basic insides about Psychology, which I found extremely interesting and stimulating. Thanks a lot for this course, Paul!

By Michael B

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Dec 24, 2021

An excellent course that brings across a lot of concepts in a simple, concise and digestible manner. The way the lectures are delivered is very clear and the examples very helpful.

By Walter P

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Jul 8, 2021

Professor Bloom was enthusiastic, engaging and delivered the lectures wonderfully. Also loved the animated version of him and the fact that it changed outfits in different lectures.

By Hannah S

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Apr 2, 2021

Beautifully illustrated lectures. Easy to understand and to remember. I liked the professor a lot. He has a very gentle manner of speaking and lectures with humility and simplicity.

By pameladunne31@yahoo.co.uk

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Mar 17, 2021

This course was great, for anyone hoping to continue studying psychology it touches on all topics. Its very clear and easy course to follow it allows you to do it in your own time.

By KARTHIKA V I

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Jul 21, 2020

Introduction to Psychology by Yale university was a good and helpful course for me. I learned more ideas through this course. It will help me in my learning and career perspectives.

By Laura M S C

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May 26, 2020

Very informative course for the ones who want to deepen the knowledge in psychology. All contents transmitted captivatingly. Animated videos with subtitles that facilitate learning.

By Marija S

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Aug 15, 2019

Loved the course. So much new information to think about. Although I won't pursue a career in psychology, the knowledge I received will be definitely valuable at some point of life.

By Yvette M

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Mar 11, 2022

Professor made it very interesting for my 14-year-old daughter and has learned so much. She loved her course and wants to continue taking courses with Coursera. Thank you so much!

By Disha D

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Feb 18, 2022

Very good and informative course. It gave me interesting insights about how our brain works why we choose particular things, how and why we react like ,we do and that is so amazing

By Jessica G

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Jul 26, 2021

This course helped me a lot to answer some questions about life and it will help me a lot with my carrer, the professor takes his time to explain every subject in an excellent way.

By Michelle H

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Jan 18, 2021

The lecturer's enthusiasm for his subject matter came through. The topic is intrinsically interesting and the detail appropriate for an introductory course. I enjoyed it very much.

By Daria A

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Nov 10, 2020

Nice introduction course, easy to comprehend. Professor Bloom is a great lecturer and i'm looking forward to taking another one of his courses. Thanks Coursera for the opportunity!

By Wendy A G

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Sep 22, 2020

soy colombiana, me ha encantado tener esta informaion basica es un curso muy completo que nos permite generar capacidades para reconocer las cualidades psicologicas de las personas

By Tanvi D

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Jul 13, 2020

This course provides great insights with meaningful arguments and readings. Anybody who wants to start from somewhere wrt to Psychology should definitely go for this online course.

By Vivek H

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May 8, 2020

I have explored many things ,which is quite interesting and fun about psychology.I beleive

that my learnings from this course can cultivate my knowledge and will help in my career.

By chris m

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Jul 27, 2024

Thank you for this course; I have learned a lot. Although I took an introductory psychology course during my university years, the course offered by Yale University is more vivid.

By Florian C

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Aug 1, 2023

I really liked this course. If you want to dive into the field of psychology this is the perfect course to take. It does a great job of introducing you to the field of psychology.