Introduction
 
Psychology since its inception has been studying the characteristics and patterns of occurrence, formation and development of mental processes and exploring the mental states and qualities of a person. Personality - one of the central themes of modern psychology. Nowadays, majority of people want to know more about themselves in order to control their habits and understand best possible ways to live their life. Thus, the need to address psychological and educational problems is vital and this factor can largely determine the future of humanity.
 
Who should take this course?
 
This course is beneficial for students – who want to read useful material on the introduction to psychology before trying their hands on the advanced stuff available in this field on the internet and for people – who want to make necessary and key changes to their habits, life style and daily routine in order to live a comfortable and successful life.
 
What are the benefits of the course?
 
After completing this course (video tutorials), you will be able to know:
 
- What is Psychology?
- What Heritability Is?
- How Evolution Works?
- What is inside you?
- What you actually want in this life?
 
Table of contents:
 
- Introduction to psychology
- Experimental Research
- Correlation Research
- Behavior Genetics
- Two-Factor Theory and Excitation Transfer
- Attributions
- An Introduction to Psychoanalysis
- You've Got Needs. And You've Got Choices
- Fear is the Big Bugaboo
- Classical Conditioning
- Operant Conditioning (Basics)
- Attachment Theory and styles
 
Author Bio:
 
This efficient, effective and convenient guide has been designed and prepared by DR. DON J. SHARPSTEEN, who has an extensive experience of teaching psychology for more than 25 years at Missouri University of Science and technology. Author of REA's “CLEP Introductory Psychology”, Sharpsteen has specialized in social psychology and personality.