History of Psychology Course
This course charts the evolution of psychology from its philosophical beginnings and pioneering laboratories to today's clinical practices. It examines key figures from Freud to cognitive behavioural therapy, pivotal experiments, ethical considerations, and societal impacts, equipping learners to create timelines and integrate historical insights into current professional practice.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a focused overview of psychology's development, from philosophical origins and early medical influences to contemporary research and clinical practices. Participants will construct timelines, evaluate landmark experiments, relate historical theories to modern applications, and enhance academic writing, referencing, and ethical analysis for robust, evidence-supported outputs.
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Develop skills
- Analyse classic experiments by identifying methods, findings, and influences swiftly.
- Trace the progression of major theories from psychoanalysis to cognitive behavioural therapy.
- Construct precise historical timelines highlighting essential milestones with concise summaries.
- Link historical ethical breaches to contemporary professional guidelines.
- Rapidly synthesise diverse sources into coherent writing blending theory, evidence, and context.
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