What Is Psychology?
An Introduction to Psychology
Welcome to lesson one of the free Psychology 101 course! In this introductory lesson, we will focus on learning more about psychology as a discipline. While psychology is one of the most popular classes on college campuses, it is actually a relatively young subject. For this lesson, focus on getting a solid grasp of the basics including some of the major subfields and the history of psychology.
Psychology is often defined as the study of the mind and behavior. Before you can begin studying in earnest, you need to understand some of the basics.
Goals for This Week:
Learn the basics
Become familiar with psychology's history
Learn more about contemporary views on psychology
Understand the different areas in psychology
Learn how you can become a consumer of psychology
Click the links below to read the articles and resources related to each topic in this lesson. Don't worry, there's no homework! This is a self-directed lesson, which means it is up to you to read the material and learn the information. Good luck!
Getting Started
Before you begin studying psychology, you need to gain a clear understanding of exactly what psychology is. When did psychology originate? What do psychologists study? This first lesson will answer these questions and more, providing you with a good foundation for further study of this vast and fascinating subject. Read the following article to learn more about psychology basics.
