Psychology

Course summary

From intriguing optical illusions that reveal the inner workings of the brain to shocking experiments that expose how far people will go to obey an authority figure, there is always something amazing to learn about the human mind and behaviour. Studying Psychology can give you a better understanding of yourself and those around you, it will develop your communication and critical thinking skills and give you a greater appreciation of human development at all stages of life. It gives insight into mental illness and having an understanding of how psychological research methods can help you evaluate some of the claims that you will encounter in books, magazines, television shows, and movies.