Understanding the Individual - Introduction to Psychology

The human brain and its intricacies have fascinated the earth's greatest minds for hundreds of years, from Freud to Pavlov to Maslow. The study of psychology gives insight into human behaviour and decision making beneficial to anyone who interacts with others on a daily basis.

Understanding the Individual will help you discover how psychological knowledge can be used in practice and in every day life. You'll consider the various ways of describing behaviours and gain an understanding of psychological theories, concepts, research studies and methods. You'll consider the ethical implications of psychological research and place psychology within its historical context, contrasting both classic and contemporary theory.