Week 2: Techniques of DevelopmentJust like a chef creates a new dish by trying different combinations of ingredients, a writer composes the recipe of a new story by manipulating the techniques of development of setting, plot, and time. While a chef must figure out how to keep his or her dish tasty, a writer is […]

Week 2: Ready, Set, Stop: Approaches and the Problem Set-UpProblem solving can take you down a path filled with continuous forks or junctions; choosing one direction or approach over another might significantly alter the outcome, or become an alternative route to the same destination. Recognize that the path you choose is one of many paths […]

Week 2: Brain-Behavior RelationshipsThe brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office. —Robert FrostThis is an amusing quote; however, it is scientifically incorrect. Yes, your brain is a wonderful organ, but it never really stops working. We are […]

Week 1: Psychology as a ScienceWelcome to Introduction to Psychology! Are you excited to embark on this journey together? The roots of psychology reach back to ancient times. As you can imagine, theories about human behavior and mental process have evolved and grown since then. This course introduces you to some of those theories and the […]