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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

SA

Mar 13, 2024

An excellent course to get a general idea about psychology as well as understanding of what to do next if you are into learning more. Very useful links for extra reading. And very engaging instructor.

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 Dorinda H

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Oct 8, 2023

I found this course to be very intriguing and interesting at best. I would highly recommend take this course as a introduction to psychology, and the professor who taught the course was very easy to follow and make it very understandable to follow.

By Paola S M T

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Nov 9, 2022

Excelente curso, te ofrecen la posibilidad de obtener un aprendizaje global sobre temas de Psicología que garantizan el aprendizaje a tu ritmo, los videos y las lecturas son de calidad, presentan ademas ejemplos sencillos que facilitan el aprendizaje

By Ellisa F

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Aug 21, 2022

this course provide a good foundation for us who have gap years and want to refresh our knowledge in the past. The professor have good communication skills and used animation to explain the materials. In conclusion you never get bored in this course.

By Nametso L

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Mar 1, 2021

DR BLOOM is engaging teacher ,The Lecture were clear ,well paced and engaging ,The reading complement the lecture and go into more detail with plenty of reference to learn more ,but after this course i feel like in have solid foundation in psychology

By Felipe S

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Jan 29, 2021

The readings take time but they are the most important aspect of the course. The course covers interesting subjects and gives you resources to further reading and studying. I do recommend it to all of those who enjoy the human psychology and science!

By Diana H R

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Jun 20, 2020

I enjoyed every second! I found the animations a very unique idea for this course. The professor is also very engaging and explains everything using vocabulary that everyone can understand. I am very happy that I took this course. 100% recommended :)

By Haley L

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Jun 4, 2020

Was a great course! I took it in preparation to go to university to get a degree in social work and I learned a lot! The professor was engaging and the course material was easy to understand while also being thought-provoking. 10/10 would reccommend.

By Shiva R

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May 3, 2020

I learned a lot and actually felt like I was learning which is equally important for me. Lots of great information I can and will use in my work. The videos were great and I honestly enjoyed structured learning for the first time in a very long time.

By Lisa E

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Sep 15, 2022

This is one of my favorite courses ever. It's so interesting, super engaging and highly relevant. Can't recommend it enough! My only suggestion for improvement is to add more lectures or produce a follow-up course, because I'd love to learn more :)

By Simon S

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Aug 25, 2022

This has been one of the most helpful courses that can be applied immediately. With an introductory knowledge on psychology, it will help anyone greatly with their mental health and well being. Professor Paul Bloom delivers this module really well.

By Sofia V

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Aug 2, 2022

Fue un curso mas que interesante, aborda todos los temas necesarios para introducirte en el mundo de la psicología y de una manera muy dinamica y con ejemplos de cada tema que aborda lo cual te ayuda a pensar en ellos desde diferentes perspectivas.

By Griffin E

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Jul 5, 2022

I LOVED this course. I took sooo many notes and plan on studying them so that I gain a solid long-term memory/grasp of them. The lectures were concise, relevant, fascinating, and engaging... There is SO much great info packed into this intro course!

By Trang L

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Jun 2, 2022

Professor Bloom are very passionate about psychology and somehow transfer that energy on to me. I love the animation video and the rest of everything. This is my first certificate on coursera and more to go <3 Thank you Professor and Yale, much love

By Venkatachala S N

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Feb 1, 2021

Well structured for understanding the foundations of Psychology.

The Videos were very well done with animations for the visual effects.

Dr.Bloom has explained the subject in a very easy to understand formula.

Overall very good course, enjoyed learning.

By Inbamala T A

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Nov 19, 2020

Firstly, The method of this course was great. I finally kinda have about Psychology. I'm so interested in Psychology, that I'm planning on getting to know more about in the future. Thank you for the course I found it really useful and interesting.

By Muhammad A G

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Oct 17, 2020

If someone wants to have a basic understanding of what psychology is all about, then no course is better than by Paul Blooms' Intro to psychology. And it's also helpful to analyze that if you can pursue a discourse of contemporary psychology or not.

By Faith N

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Oct 8, 2020

Very informative course. Gives clear details and information on how the mind works, gives an overview on the mental illnesses affecting the mind and so on. It was fun and I am grateful for the opportunity to be able to learn this interesting course.

By Oi Y C N

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Sep 1, 2020

This course provides me a chance to understand more about psychology, which I have no idea on that before. The videos are very interactive, so that I can understand the concepts in a clearer way. Thank you for the professor for the amazing lectures.

By Viktoria H

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May 7, 2020

This was my first ever online course, and it couldn't have been better. I was honestly impressed with how engaging the videos were, how well structured and thought-provoking. Wish some of my real-life professors would have been more like Paul Bloom!

By Guilherme C P

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Oct 15, 2019

This course is astonishing. The animation is simple yet delightful, and the subjects explore much more than what beginners, such as me, think psychology is about. The variation in topics are really interesting and shows how deep the field reaaly is.

By Smriti C

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Nov 20, 2020

I enjoyed the topics and the content that was covered and most importantly I liked the methodology and the animated avatar of Paul Bloom and the graphics used. It made the online class a lot more interesting along with being informative. Thank you.

By Trinda L S

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Sep 29, 2020

A comprehensive introduction covering the key areas. Excellent preparation for graduate work where one does not have a background in psychology. The course content and materials were more than adequate. I think I did a full program! Thank you.

By Alejandra I C G

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Sep 12, 2020

I am very satisfied with the course, I liked the interface, the teacher's tone of voice, his explanations with the examples so successful, easy understanding for those of us who started this wonderful world of psychology. Thank you!

Alejandra Isabel

By Mariano O R

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Jul 1, 2020

Es un excelente curso de introducción a la psicología elaborado de manera amena y con contenidos sólidos que soportan el discurso del Dr. Bloom. Es altamente recomendable para adentrarse a este apasionante mundo de la mente y comportamiento humano.

By Jesiebelle C

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Mar 15, 2024

This is a great course for introducing yourself to the world of psychology.. understanding and knowing how important our mental and emotional health is a superpower.. Thank you, professor Bloom and YAle University for this opportunity.. Godbless