Module 1: Foundations of Psychology

• Topics Covered:

  • Definition and Goals of Psychology

  • History of Psychology: Key Theorists and Schools of Thought

  • Overview of Major Psychological Perspectives (e.g., biological, cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic)

Module 2: Research Methods in Psychology

• Topics Covered:

  • The Scientific Method in Psychology

  • Types of Research: Experimental, Correlational, and Descriptive

  • Ethics in Psychological Research

  • Data Analysis and Interpretation

Module 3: Biological Bases of Behavior

• Topics Covered:

  • Structure and Function of the Nervous System

  • The Brain and Behavior

  • Neurotransmitters and Hormones

  • Genetic Influences on Behavior

Module 4: Sensation and Perception

• Topics Covered:

  • Sensory Processes: Vision, Hearing, Taste, Touch, Smell

  • Perception and its Influences

  • The Role of Attention

  • Illusions and Perceptual Phenomena

Module 5: Developmental Psychology

• Topics Covered:

  • Overview of Lifespan Development

  • Key Developmental Theories: Piaget, Erikson, Kohlberg

  • Stages of Physical, Cognitive, and Social Development

  • Childhood, Adolescence, and Adulthood Development

Module 6: Learning and Conditioning

• Topics Covered:

  • Classical Conditioning: Pavlov

  • Operant Conditioning: Skinner

  • Social Learning Theory: Bandura

  • Applications in Real-life Learning and Behavior Modification

Module 7: Memory and Cognition

• Topics Covered:

  • Information Processing Model

  • Types of Memory: Sensory, Short-term, Long-term

  • Processes of Encoding, Storage, and Retrieval

  • Factors Affecting Memory: Forgetting, Interference

Module 8: Motivation and Emotion

• Topics Covered:

  • Biological and Psychological Sources of Motivation

  • Theories of Emotion (e.g., James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, Schachter-Singer)

  • Emotion Regulation and Expression

  • Impact of Motivation and Emotion on Behavior

Module 9: Personality Theories

• Topics Covered:

  • Overview of Major Personality Theories (e.g., Freud, Jung, Rogers, Big Five)

  • Assessment of Personality

  • Nature vs. Nurture in Personality Development

Module 10: Psychological Disorders

• Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to Mental Health and Psychological Disorders

  • Classification of Disorders (DSM-5 Overview)

  • Common Disorders: Anxiety, Mood, Psychotic, Personality Disorders

  • Treatments and Therapies

Module 11: Social Psychology

• Topics Covered:

  • Social Influence: Conformity, Obedience, Group Behavior

  • Attitudes and Behavior

  • Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination

  • Interpersonal Relationships and Communication