Foundations of Psychology and Sleep Science

📋 Course Outline

1. Psychology Perspectives
2. Famous Psychologists
3. Types of Psychologists
4. Scientific Method
5. Research Methods
6. Variables in Research
7. Consciousness & Sleep
8. Sleep Stages & Cycles
9. Sleep Disorders
10. Learning Theories
11. Classical Conditioning
12. Operant Conditioning

📖 1. Psychology Perspectives

🔑 Key Concepts & Definitions

• Biopsychology Perspective: Focuses on how biological processes, such as brain activity, hormones, and the nervous system, influence behavior and mental processes.
• Behavioral Perspective: Emphasizes observable behaviors and how they are learned through interactions with the environment via rewards and punishments.
• Cognitive Perspective: Examines mental processes like thinking, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making, emphasizing internal thought processes.
• Humanistic Perspective: Highlights personal growth, free will, and self-actualization, viewing individuals as inherently motivated to achieve their potential.
• Psychodynamic Perspective: Centers on unconscious drives, childhood experiences, and internal conflicts influencing behavior, rooted in Freud’s theories.
• Sociocultural Perspective: Considers how social norms, cultural background, and societal influences shape behavior and mental processes.

📝 Essential Points