This course is part of the Abnormal Psychology Specialization

4.8
stars
66 ratings

Alexis May

5,977 already enrolled

Offered By

Abnormal Psychology SpecializationWesleyan University

About this Course

14,913 recent views

In this course you will learn about understanding and changing mental and physical health behavior. We will examine both the historical context and the current science. Major topics will include fundamental behavioral principles and basic elements of empirically supported individual treatments (e.g., motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapies). Lectures and examples will illustrate both the theory and the practice of evidence-based approaches to behavior change. You will engage in a course-long behavior change experiment as well as brief quizzes. Please note: this course is designed to introduce you to a range of contemporary approaches to behavioral treatments; however, it will not provide the skills needed to implement psychological interventions with others (this requires years of graduate training) nor is it designed to address or resolve your own psychological problems.
For each module, students will complete 1 assignment related to their personal behavior change project and 1 quiz on the week’s material.

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

Learn more about Coursera Labs

Course 3 of 3 in the

Abnormal Psychology Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

Could your company benefit from training employees on in-demand skills?

Try Coursera for Business

What you will learn

Fundamental principles of behavior change
How those principles are applied in evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

Learn more about Coursera Labs

Course 3 of 3 in the

Abnormal Psychology Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

Could your company benefit from training employees on in-demand skills?

Try Coursera for Business

Instructor

Instructor rating

4.7/5 (18 Ratings)

Alexis May

Assistant Professor of Psychology

14,134 Learners

2 Courses

Offered by

Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand. With our distinctive scholar-teacher culture, creative programming, and commitment to interdisciplinary learning, Wesleyan challenges students to explore new ideas and change the world. Our graduates go on to lead and innovate in a wide variety of industries, including government, business, entertainment, and science.

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Learn more about Coursera for Business

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Behaviorism in Historical Context

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 49 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Motivational Interviewing

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 36 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

What to Change?

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 30 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Re-evaluating and Maintaining Gains

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 23 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

Reviews

4.8

14 reviews

5 stars
79.10%
4 stars
19.40%
3 stars
1.49%

TOP REVIEWS FROM CREATING BEHAVIORAL CHANGE

by PCJan 8, 2023

The discussions and sample activities are very clearly delivered and not intermediating at all. Very insightful.

by DRNov 15, 2022

This course gave me some tools on ways to effect behavioral change.

by JAMar 4, 2023

It was a very interactive course that provided very useful content on behavioral change. The instructor was interactive as well. Thanks

by NPOct 6, 2021

Exceptional easy to understand course on implementing behavior change

View all reviews

About the Abnormal Psychology Specialization

This specialization provides an introduction to the study of abnormal psychology, with a survey of various mental health concerns through both a modern and historical lens. It concludes with an opportunity to practice effecting behavioral change in your own life through an overview of scientifically-supported treatment strategies. The specialization is not intended to be a replacement for therapy, nor a replacement for formal psychiatric training, but - through a series of lectures, readings, and reflective projects - you will learn many of the basic tenets of how diagnosis and treatment have been applied throughout the existence of the discipline of psychology, how to empathically respond to people in distress, and some basic tools to make desired changes in your own life.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

More questions? Visit the Learner Help Center.

Build employee skills, drive business results

Discover Coursera for Business

Creating Behavioral Change

About this Course

What you will learn