- Recognize how philosophical & physiological perspectives shaped the development of psychological thought.
- Identify the research contributions of major historical figures in psychology.
- Describe & compare different theoretical approaches in explaining behavior.
- Recognize the strengths & limitations of applying theories to explain behavior.
- Distinguish the different domains of psychology.
Many theories, schools of thought, and perspectives exist in the field of psychology. This course surveys and applies those ideas, training students to identify the major theories and perspectives.
Understand the 8 Major Contemporary Approaches to Psychology:
What does Psychology mean? Where does it come from? Hank gives you a 10 minute intro to one of the more tricky sciences and talks about some of the big names in the development of the field. Welcome to Crash Course Psychology!!!
