Introduction to Psychology - Lecture 1

Professor: John Gabrieli

Course: Introductory Psychology (9.00)

Main Idea: Understanding human nature in a scientific way – how people's minds and brains work to support their behavior, thoughts, and emotions.

Key Topics Covered:

Course Overview

• Focus on scientific understanding of human nature.
  • Preferences, desires, easy/hard tasks, emotions, and thoughts.
• Topics: Brain, perception, cognition, personality, development, social behavior, mental health, and the brain’s role.
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