Psychology 1 - Fundamentals of Psychology

Serious Topics

This course offers an accessible introduction to psychology as a scientific discipline. Participants will gain an overview of its history, its main schools of thought, its areas of application, and the methods psychologists use to study human thinking, feeling, and behavior. Throughout the course, we will explore the key stages in the history of psychology, important psychological experiments, the various fields in which psychologists work, as well as an initial introduction to psychopathology and the most common mental disorders. The aim of the course is to provide a sound basic understanding of modern psychology, trace its development, and distinguish scientific findings from widespread misconceptions and prejudices. Using numerous examples and famous studies, this course is aimed at anyone who would like to learn the fundamentals of psychology and gain a first insight into this fascinating science.