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General Psychology

Overview

This Specialization introduces the major perspectives, theories, and research methods used to study mental processes and human behavior. Learners will explore topics such as sensation, perception, learning, memory, motivation, personality, development, health, psychological disorders, therapy, and social behavior. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to apply psychological principles to better understand individual experiences, behavior, and interactions in everyday life.

Courses in this learning path or series 8

  1. The Field of Psychology
  2. Sensation, Perception, and Consciousness
  3. Learning and Memory
  4. Cognition, Motivation and Emotion
  5. Human Development, Sexuality, and Gender
  6. Health, Stress, and Theories of Personality
  7. Psychological Disorders and Therapies
  8. Social Thought and Behavior

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
  • A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
  • Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (8 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

  • Paid after a 7-day free trial (Coursera Plus or per course).
  • Some courses can be audited for free, but graded work and certificates need payment.

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This course is paid. Here is how to take it for free

  • Free trials: You can start a 7-day free trial for many individual courses, Specializations, or a Coursera Plus subscription to test full course features. Cancel before the seventh day if you do not want to be charged.
  • Financial aid: If you cannot afford the fee for a certificate, you can apply for financial aid through the link on the course home page by filling out an application about your background and goals.

Taught by

  • Pearson

Pearson is in Tier 4: commercial training companies and platform-made courses of our institution ranking (60/100).

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