This psychology course being by covering the classical conditioning theory, also known as the respondent or Pavlovian conditioning theory. You will learn about the ethical issues in conditioning human behaviour, along with the key terms and the main elements in this principle. The course will then cover the operant conditioning theory, which overviews the practice of learning and punishment. Through these lessons, you will become familiar with the essential topics of learning theory, learning by insight, and learning set.

Next, you will study topics related to the states of consciousness. These will include waking consciousness and its characteristics, controlled and automatic processes, and the patterns of the four stages of sleep including their characteristics, dream types, and the effects of sleep deprivation. You will also learn about daydreaming, pain, and the purpose of sleep. Bringing this all together, you will then learn about the biological basis for behaviour, stress, and the relationship between stress and diseases.

This free online psychology course is designed to make it much easier for you to grasp the fundamentals of psychology. The lessons in this course will be an excellent complement to face-to-face classes, and will help you to discuss the biological basis of behaviour, the most important types of stress, and the relationship between stress and diseases with your peers. So, check out the course and start bringing your psychology knowledge to the next level.