Introduction

Learning Outcomes

Week 1: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

Introduction to Psychology: Exploring the Science of Mind and Behaviour

Research Methods: Tools for Understanding Human Behaviour

Week 1 Short-Answer Questions

Week 2: Biological Basis of Behaviour

Brain and Behaviour: Understanding the Connection Between Mind and Actions

Week 2 Short-Answer Questions

Week 3: Sensation and Perception

Sensation: Understanding How We Perceive the World

Perception: Interpreting the World Around Us

Week 3 Short-Answer Questions

Week 4: Learning and Conditioning

Learning: How We Acquire and Retain Knowledge and Skills

Conditioning: How Learning Shapes Behaviour

Week 4 Short-Answer Questions

Week 5: Memory

Memory: Understanding How We Store, Retain, and Recall Information

Week 5 Short-Answer Questions

Week 6: Cognition and Intelligence

Cognition: Exploring the Processes of Thinking, Knowing, and Understanding

Intelligence: Understanding Human Cognitive Abilities

Week 6 Short-Answer Questions

Week 7: Developmental Psychology

Developmental Psychology: Exploring Human Growth and Change Across the Lifespan

Week 7 Short-Answer Questions

Week 8: Emotion and Motivation

Emotion: Understanding the Psychology of Feelings

Motivation: Understanding the Drive Behind Human Behaviour

Week 8 Short-Answer Questions

Week 9: Personality Psychology

Personality: Understanding the Unique Patterns that Define Who We Are

Week 9 Short-Answer Questions

Week 10: Social Psychology

Social Psychology: Exploring the Dynamics of Human Interaction and Behaviour

Week 10 Short-Answer Questions

Week 11: Psychological Disorders

Psychological Disorders: Understanding the Complexity of Mental Health

Week 11 Short-Answer Questions

Week 12: Therapies and Treatments

Therapies and Treatments: Approaches to Healing and Wellbeing

Week 12 Short-Answer Questions

Week 7 Essay

In a 300-word essay, discuss the importance of developmental psychology in understanding human growth across the lifespan. Begin by defining developmental psychology and its primary focus on physical, cognitive, and social changes over time. Briefly describe one theory of development, such as Piaget’s stages of cognitive development or Erikson’s psychosocial stages, and explain how this theory contributes to our understanding of a specific life stage (e.g., childhood, adolescence, adulthood). Discuss the concept of attachment and its impact on early development, referencing one attachment style (e.g., secure or avoidant) and its potential influence on later relationships. Conclude by reflecting on why developmental psychology is essential for understanding behavior throughout life. (750 to 3,000 characters) *