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About the Course

What are people most afraid of? What do our dreams mean? Are we natural-born racists? What makes us happy? What are the causes and cures of mental illness? This course tries to answer these questions and many others, providing a comprehensive overview of the scientific study of thought and behavior. It explores topics such as perception, communication, learning, memory, decision-making, persuasion, emotions, and social behavior. We will look at how these aspects of the mind develop in children, how they differ across people, how they are wired-up in the brain, and how they break down due to illness and injury....

Top reviews

OB

Jul 27, 2020

This course is very insightful and I have learned quite a lot. My favourite area though is Clinical Psychology and Positive Psychology. I believe I will be better able to understand persons around me.

IS

Nov 4, 2023

A very comprehensive course, giving you the insights into the field of psychology, even with no prior background of psychology, and containing interesting references and examples throughout the course

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By Kat J

Jun 11, 2023

During lockdown I started this course and absolutely loved it. Now that I have Canva Plus, I am redoing it to obtain the certificate. I am currently completing my Psych degree, and this course is so helpful. Paul Bloom is incredibly insightful, and his teaching style is engaging and interesting.

By CESAR A O P

Sep 28, 2020

A pesar de no ser Psicólogo, encontré muy valiosa la información disponible en el curso, me pareció excelente el curso, muy contento y honrado de haberlo realizado en tan prestigiosa Universidad. Me hubiera gustado interactuar en los foros, pero me siento con barreras del idioma. Muchas gracias!

By Aishwarya S

Jun 10, 2020

I am so happy i did this course.I always wanted to study about psychology and i am so glad that i did this course with full dedication.I have become so curious to know more about the human brain and psychology which i will surely do.If anyone who is interested in this field can surely go for it.

By HRITIK D

Aug 13, 2020

Psychology classes help me to learn the scientific method, how to evaluate sources of information, and how to think critically about the information i encounter on a daily basis. These classes can help me hone these skills, which prove useful in a variety of careers and different areas of life.

By sannaya

Apr 13, 2020

The "Introduction to Psychology" truly has been a wonderful experience. Professor Bloom explains complex concepts with utmost simplicity and ease. The lectures are universal, simple and the animations keep the lectures entertaining.

Thank you to Professor Bloom and the entire team at Coursera.

By Douglas P

Jan 23, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The content is displayed in an extremely engaging manner and Paul's method of explanation is very admirable. I had a lot of fun tending to this course almost every night and I began to look forward to getting home from work and learning recreationally. Thanks!

By Sonia S K

Jun 20, 2020

I absolutely loved this course. This is an amazing introductory course to Psychology ; all thanks to Prof. Bloom's lucid, wonderful lectures, and the amazing treasure of readings. I am grateful that I got the opportunity to take this course, which was my first step towards learning Psychology.

By Zinaida O

Jun 9, 2020

Excellent course: nicely structured, easy to follow, and the visuals are pleasing to the eye and providing additional motivation to stay focused (the virtual audience make it seem like you're part of the auditorium).

Highly recommend to anyone interested in Psychology and in how our mind works.

By Margareth L

May 30, 2020

Excellent course, Professor Bloom kept my attention and desire to learn at the top with his jovial and direct narrative, supported by animation tools. The alternative study platform had a very friendly interface, which made reading time very enjoyable, as is the Coursera interface, I must say.

By Amada P

Apr 30, 2020

Esta cuarentena me ayudó a descubrir este fantástico curso. La dinámica del curso y las conferencias del profesor Blosom son sencillamente fascinante! Nueva información y nuevas perspectivas en mi cabeza que me ayudaron a entender y a ver la vida muy diferente...Gracias Yale! Gracias Coursera

By Inusah M

Oct 4, 2023

I had had a good insight about psychology in general. I really enjoyed the course and especially how the brain functions and how to make informed personal decisions regarding others. And possible areas to potentially explore. Thank you coursera for giving me the opportunity to study for free.

By Melissa J B

Sep 26, 2022

This course was really easy to follow and great, very interesting information was provided in just a short time. For me, it was so nice to understand and have experience of what the Professor spoke about, and learn that there are actual reasons and theories/effects for our daily experiences.

By MARCO B

Jul 31, 2022

I really liked this course! Professor Bloom gives a complete overview of psychology and he really helped me understanding how human thinking works. I am sure that it will be useful as a future doctor to help my patients, but also (and above all) to interpret life with more "conscious" eyes.

By Raymond C

May 11, 2022

A wonderfull introduction to psychology! Paul Blooms great explantaion of the brain and psycholgy theorys leave you engaged and exicted for the next lesson. the fact that its not absurdly work heavy is great to, leaving more time to actually learn and grow in your understanding of psychology!

By Sónia A

Feb 8, 2020

I have loved every single thing about this course - the teacher, the quality of contents and the way they were explained, the absolute quality of videos and illustrations. Hard to believe this was an online course when what you get is much more than you could possibly expect. I have loved it.

By Godwin

Jul 13, 2019

This is one of the best sites for those who want to understand who they are and who are they in order to take precautious measures.The language used is simple to understand and it did help me complete my tests in time.I encourage whoever is interested to study more about psychology to signup.

By Tuck M C

Jul 22, 2023

This is an amazing course, it provides such a wonderful insight on how our minds work. Professor Paul Bloom's explained the theories in details with examples and the narratives are easy to follow. I highly recommend this course for those who wish to seek an understanding on basic psychology.

By Jammy J

Jun 30, 2021

Professor Paul Bloom was engaging and presented each discussion in a way that made it easy to retain the information. I learned a lot and would recommend this Introduction Course to Psychology to anyone who wanted to learn the basics, or see whether this area of study is an interest to them.

By Renate H

Mar 3, 2020

Thank you so much Prof. Blum for this most interesting course. The lectures were very clear structured and easy to understand. I learned so much in that interesting course and I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in psychology. I’m happy to have been able to participate.

By HARDI K C

Aug 26, 2023

Amazing course!

The way he teaches, his eloquence, the animations, the questions he raises- Truly Amazing!

This course not only gave me a deeper understanding of psychology but also gave me a deeper appreciation for the miracle that is life and appreciate the complexity of the mind.

Loved it!

By Susan R

May 10, 2023

This was one of the best courses I have taken on here. The lectures were interesting and they put effort into the course material and how it was presented. It was a broad overview of psychology, yet was able to get into some very specific and interesting topics. I would highly recommend it.

By Tracey H

Mar 6, 2023

Insightful course, great overview and course content, well structured modules and assessments.

Felt like I just got my teeth sunk into the course and it was over.

Definitely worth the time if you're looking for personal growth, to further your educational potential, or just out of Interest.

By Anita J

Oct 28, 2022

I got my degree in Psychology many moons ago and have been away from anything remotely academic for decades! The well presented engaging lectures, and interesting links to articles and videos has rekindled my interest in this facination subject. I thoroughly enjoyed this course, thank you!

By Sandy A S V

Oct 2, 2020

Introduction to Psychology was very informative and covered a vast array of topics. The instructor Mr. Paul Bloom was very self explanatory in his various lectures making the course enjoyable and educational. To all the future students, I hope you will have as much fun learning as I did ☺️

By Tamara

May 28, 2020

Very engaging course! Professor Bloom is very good at presenting ideas in a clear and organized fashion. The videos weren't too long so you don't lose focus. I highly recommend taking this course if you are interested in psychology and are wondering if you should pursue it later on in life.