Introduction to Psychology

Home Study 17 CEs
$17.00

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to foundational psychological concepts including definitions and goals of psychology, the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, motivation theories, learning and memory processes, intelligence theories, and personality assessment. Emphasis is on understanding human behavior from multiple psychological perspectives and applying measurable learning objectives to facilitate learner comprehension.

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Credit Hours

17 Hours

Author

Carvajal Icus

Home Study ID

1430

Last Updated Date

10-Apr-2026

Instructional Level

Introductory

Program Objectives

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Define psychology and its goals with 5 key perspectives.

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Explain the biological bases of behavior including neuron functions and neurotransmitters.

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Describe the concepts of sensation and perception including Gestalt principles with 6 factors.

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Understand motivation by outlining Maslow’s hierarchy and 2 types of motives plus 7 techniques of frustration resolution.

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Summarize theories of learning and memory including at least 4 classical and operant conditioning aspects.

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Outline intelligence theories covering 5 major models and 7 measurement concepts.

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Describe personality theories covering 4 major perspectives and assessment techniques.

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