This course will present an overview of contemporary psychology and introduce participants to cutting-edge research undertaken by School of Psychology staff.

 

Topics can include:

• How babies learn to talk.
• Brain imaging.
• Using emotions to overcome emotional distress.
• Perceiving our world.
• Early adversity and later development.
• Social neuroscience.
• Imagination.
• Dementia.

 

This course is a lecture-only series, and there are no exams or course work involved. Participants who attend at least 12 out of the 16 lectures will receive a certificate of attendance. The course does not provide an academic qualification.