你将学到什么
What psychology is and is not
The history of the field of psychology and the state of contemporary psychology
Research-based study skills
The research methods of psychology, including descriptive methods, correlational methods and experimental methods
The basics of descriptive and inferential statistics
课程概况
This psychology course is an introduction to the field of psychology. It begins by asking “What is Psychology?” and provides some concrete answers to that question. Next, it covers the history of psychology and provides a look at the state of psychology today.
This course will provide you with research-based study tips — to help you in this course and in the future. You will learn the methods a psychologist uses in their research. From experimental design to coverage of some basic statistics — by the end of this course you will have a comprehensive appreciation for the methods of psychology.
This course includes video-based lectures and demonstrations, interviews with real research psychologists and a plethora of practice questions to help prepare you for the AP® Psychology exam.
This is the first in our six-course AP® Psychology sequence designed to prepare you for the AP® Psychology exam.
Additional Courses:
AP® Psychology – Course 2: How the Brain Works
AP® Psychology – Course 3: How the Mind Works
AP® Psychology – Course 4: How Behavior Works
AP® Psychology – Course 5: Health and Behavior
AP® Psychology – Course 6: Exam Preparation & Review
预备知识
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