A lot of people get interested in psychology at some time or another in their lives. Why? Well, that is a psychological question. Studying how people think and analyzing the causes for their behaviors can be beneficial and fascinating. Understanding oneself is a key factor for personal growth. Understanding others can facilitate peace and prosperity. In much the same way that knowing how your body functions can empower you to take better care of it, studying the workings of the mind can help you maintain good mental health.
Yale University offers a free online course in psychology, taught by Professor Paul Bloom. “Introduction to Psychology” is just one of the various courses available at Open Yale Courses. OYC gives free access to recorded classes actually taught at Yale. You do not have to be registered at the university—just have a fast internet connection. The lectures can be heard as MP3s, watched as videos, and you can read the transcripts and presentation slides. While this course is genuinely taught at Yale, online viewers cannot get any university credit for watching the videos. If you want a degree, then you need to enroll at Yale.
This course includes the following topics: the teachings of Freud and Skinner, communication, emotions, morality, mysteries in psychology, mental illness, and happiness.
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