Welcome to Psychology 101!
Have a seat and make yourself comfortable, we are about to start class. Psychology 101 is a general psychology text adapted to an online guided format. It is authored by Dr. Christopher L. Heffner and was first published online in 2001.
This online text represents a summary of the major theories, concepts, and treatment approaches in the field of psychology. Following the text will provide you with a strong basic understanding of the field of psychology. It won’t make you a psychologist, but it’s a great place to start.
Have fun, and happy learning!
Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods
- Chapter 1.2: Influence of Research on Psychology
- Chapter 1.3: Experimental Research
- Chapter 1.4: Types of Research
Chapter 2: Biopsychology
Chapter 3: Personality Development
- Chapter 3: Introduction to Development, Personality, and Stage Theories
- Chapter 3.2: Motor and Cognitive Development
- Chapter 3.3: Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development
- Chapter 3.4: Freud’s Stages of Psychosexual Development
- Chapter 3.5: Freud’s Structural and Topographical Model
- Chapter 3.6: Freud’s Ego Defense Mechanisms
- Chapter 3.7: Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development
Chapter 4: Learning and Behavioral Psychology
- Chapter 4: Introduction to Learning Theory and Behavioral Psychology
- Chapter 4.2: Classical and Operant Conditioning
- Chapter 4.3: Reinforcement and Reinforcement Schedules
Chapter 5: Sensation and Perception
Chapter 6: Memory, Intelligence and States of Mind
- Chapter 6: Memory, Intelligence, and States of Mind
- Chapter 6.2: Memory and Forgetting
- Chapter 6.3: Intelligence
- Chapter 6.4: Relaxation and Hypnosis
Chapter 7: Motivation and Emotion
Chapter 8: Social Psychology
- Chapter 8: Social Psychology
- Chapter 8.2: Our View of Self and Others
- Chapter 8.3: Obedience and Power
- Chapter 8.4: The Role of Groups
Chapter 9: Psychopathology
- Chapter 9: Psychopathology
- Chapter 9.2: Classifying Psychopathology
- Chapter 9.3: Psychiatric Disorders
- Chapter 9.4: Stigma, Stereotyping, and the Mentally Ill
Chapter 10: Psychotherapy
References
Author: Dr. Christopher L. Heffner
Licensed Psychologist
First Published: April 1, 2001
