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General Psychology Specialization

General Psychology Specialization

Psychology And Human Behavior.

Explore Human Behavior, Mental Processes, Development, Health, and Social Psychology

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8 course series

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4 weeks to complete

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Flexible schedule

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8 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explore the science of human behavior, cognition, emotion, and mental processes.
Examine human development, personality, health, mental disorders, and psychological treatment approaches.
Analyze how biological, social, and environmental factors influence thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.

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Specialization - 8 course series

This Specialization introduces the major perspectives, theories, and research methods used to study mental processes and human behavior. Learners will explore topics such as sensation, perception, learning, memory, motivation, personality, development, health, psychological disorders, therapy, and social behavior. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to apply psychological principles to better understand individual experiences, behavior, and interactions in everyday life.

Applied Learning Project

This Specialization incorporates a range of interactive learning activities and assignments that actively engage learners throughout the experience. These elements are intended to promote consistent participation while providing meaningful opportunities to apply, practice, and refine essential concepts and skills.

The Field of Psychology

Course 1, 4 hours

What you'll learn

Explain the foundational concepts, perspectives, and scientific methods of psychology used to understand human behavior and mental processes.
Analyze how the brain, nervous system, endocrine system, and neural communication influence thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

Sensation, Perception, and Consciousness

Course 2, 4 hours

What you'll learn

Analyze how sensory processes and perception shape the way people interpret and interact with the world around them.
Explain how states of consciousness, including sleep, hypnosis, and psychoactive substances, influence cognition, emotion, and behavior.

Learning and Memory

Course 3, 4 hours

What you'll learn

Analyze how learning occurs by examining the principles and neural basis of behavioral, classical, and operant conditioning.
Explain how memory is formed, stored, and retrieved, and evaluate the factors that influence remembering and forgetting.

Cognition, Motivation and Emotion

Course 4, 4 hours

What you'll learn

Analyze the cognitive processes that influence thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, language, and intelligence.
Analyze the cognitive processes that influence thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, language, and intelligence.

Human Development, Sexuality, and Gender

Course 5, 3 hours

What you'll learn

Analyze physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development across the lifespan, from prenatal development through aging.
Explain how biological, psychological, and social factors influence human sexuality, sexual behavior, and sexual health.

Health, Stress, and Theories of Personality

Course 6, 3 hours

What you'll learn

Analyze the causes and effects of stress and apply strategies to promote wellness, resilience, and well-being.
Explain major theories of personality and evaluate the traits and factors that influence individual differences in behavior.

Psychological Disorders and Therapies

Course 7, 4 hours

What you'll learn

Analyze the causes, symptoms, and assessment of common psychological disorders and their impact on mental health and well-being.
Evaluate psychotherapeutic approaches used to understand and treat psychological disorders.

Social Thought and Behavior

Course 8, 3 hours

What you'll learn

Analyze how social influences shape attitudes, behaviors, and interactions, including conformity, compliance, and obedience.
Explain the factors that influence social, aggressive, and prosocial behavior in everyday life.

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Frequently asked questions

This introductory specialization is designed for learners at all levels and does not require any prior background knowledge.

Yes, it is recommended that learners complete the courses in sequence, as each course is designed to build upon the knowledge and skills developed in the previous one. This structured progression ensures a deeper and more cohesive understanding of key concepts throughout the specialization.

Completing the Specialization may qualify you to earn university credit, depending on the institution’s credit policies and requirements. Learners are encouraged to check with their college or university to confirm whether the Specialization is eligible for credit transfer, prior learning assessment, or other credit-bearing opportunities.

Upon completing this Specialization, students will be able to explain key psychological concepts, theories, and research methods used to understand mental processes and human behavior. Students will also be prepared to analyze topics such as learning, memory, motivation, personality, development, mental health, therapy, and social behavior, while applying psychological principles to everyday life and real-world interactions.