History of Psychology Course
This course traces psychology's evolution from philosophical origins and early laboratories to contemporary clinical practices. It covers key figures from Freud to CBT, landmark experiments, ethical issues, and societal influences. Students learn to construct timelines and synthesize historical insights to guide modern professional choices, fostering evidence-based decision-making in psychology.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This History of Psychology Course provides a focused overview of pivotal developments, spanning early philosophical and medical foundations to today's research and clinical approaches. Participants create timelines, dissect classic experiments, link theoretical shifts to modern practices, and hone skills in academic writing, proper citation, and ethical analysis for robust, evidence-supported outcomes.
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Develop skills
- Analyze classic experiments by extracting methods, results, and impacts swiftly.
- Map major theories, tracing evolution from psychoanalysis to CBT in practice.
- Build historical timelines, selecting key milestones and crafting concise summaries.
- Connect history to ethics, linking past abuses to current professional standards.
- Synthesize sources quickly, integrating theory, data, and context into clear prose.
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