The course provides students with an insight into the reasons for human behaviour across a range of topics including: Relationships, criminality, schizophrenia, addiction, memory, happiness, phobias, child-development, brain dysfunction, biochemistry, genetics, obedience, the unconscious, conditioning, free will and positive thinking. Students will also have chance to explore the practical side of the subject and will study a range of applications and contemporary debates such as: Brain surgery, dream analysis, systematic desensitisation, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness, neuroscience, parenting, eye-witness testimony, punishment of criminals, anti-psychotic medication and behaviour management.