Overview of psychology: definition, history, and major perspectives

Branches of psychology: clinical, cognitive, developmental, social, and more

Research methods in psychology: experimental, correlational,

observational

Key ethical considerations in psychological research

Structure and function of the nervous system

Brain anatomy and its role in behavior and cognition

Neurotransmitters and their influence on behavior

The endocrine system and hormonal regulation

Hands-on: Case study on a neurological disorder

Understanding sensation and perception: definitions and distinctions

The sensory systems: vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch

Perceptual processes: attention, organization, and interpretation

Perceptual illusions and their significance

Hands-on: Exploring sensory perception through interactive

demonstrations

Theories of learning: classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning

Key concepts: reinforcement, punishment, extinction, and

generalization

Applications of learning theories in real life

Hands-on: Designing a basic behavioral modification plan

Models of memory: sensory memory, short-term memory, long-term memory

Processes of memory: encoding, storage, retrieval

Factors affecting memory: forgetting, interference, and amnesia

Cognitive processes: thinking, problem-solving, decision-making

Hands-on: Memory enhancement techniques and cognitive exercises

Overview of human development: prenatal, childhood, adolescence, adulthood

Key theories: Piaget’s stages of cognitive development, Erikson’s psychosocial stages

Physical, cognitive, and social development across the lifespan

Hands-on: Analyzing a case study on developmental milestones

Major theories of personality: psychoanalytic, trait, humanistic, and social-cognitive

Personality assessment: types and methods (e.g., self-report, projective tests)

The role of genetics and environment in shaping personality

Hands-on: Exploring personality through self-assessment

questionnaires

Defining abnormal behavior: criteria and classification

Major psychological disorders: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders

Approaches to treatment: psychotherapy, medication, alternative therapies

Hands-on: Case study analysis of a mental health disorder

Key concepts in social psychology: social cognition, attitudes,

persuasion, and conformity

Group dynamics: group behavior, leadership, decision-making

Social influence and aggression: causes and effects

Hands-on: Designing an experiment on social influence

Integrative project: applying psychological concepts to a real-world

issue (e.g., mental health awareness campaign, behavioral

intervention plan)

Presenting the project and receiving feedback

Review of key concepts and takeaways

Q&A and troubleshooting