s that shape the field of psychology. It begins by answering the essential question: what is psychology? Learners explore how psychologists study behavior and mental processes using scientific methods.
The course examines the classic debate of nature versus nurture, helping students understand how genetics and environment influence human behavior. It also introduces key philosophical perspectives such as dualism and monism, explaining how early thinkers viewed the relationship between the mind and the body.
Historical foundations are covered through movements like structuralism and functionalism, showing how early schools of thought shaped modern psychological science. Students will also learn about phrenology as an example of early pseudoscience and how psychology evolved toward evidence-based research.
A strong emphasis is placed on research challenges and the scientific mindset, highlighting skepticism, humility, and critical thinking as essential tools in psychological inquiry.
By the end of this course, learners will have a solid conceptual foundation in psychology and a deeper understanding of how psychological science studies human thought, emotion, and behavi
