c foundation in understanding the human mind and behavior. The course begins with a broad overview of psychology as a discipline before moving into the biological foundations of behavior, exploring how the brain supports thought, emotion, and perception.
Students examine major theoretical figures who shaped psychology, including Sigmund Freud, whose psychoanalytic theory introduced the unconscious mind, and B. F. Skinner, who developed behaviorism and reinforcement theory. These contrasting perspectives help learners understand the evolution of psychological thought.
The course also explores cognitive development in infants, examining how babies think and how early mental processes form. In addition, it covers language development and communication, analyzing how language is structured in the brain and expressed through speech.
Designed at a university lecture level, this course emphasizes critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and theoretical comparison. By the end, learners gain a structured understanding of biological psychology, behaviorism, psychoanalysis, cognitive development, and language science — forming a strong foundation for further psychological stud
