In this episode, we explore and connect the study of consciousness to theory and biological psychology using the Global Workspace Model. We consider your conscious experience of your favorite song. Then, we explore the two-track mind, both conscious and unconscious, and attention as a limited resource. Lastly, we do a brief overview of sleep as a progressive, but reversible, loss of consciousnesss.

Check out the timeline below to review key topics in this episode.

Review the timeline below for an overview of topics covered in this episode. Spend time creating memories for the names of key theories and thinkers in psychology, as these ideas will serve you well throughout our course!

This episode explores the biopsychosocial model, stress, the impact of chronic stress, and three types of coping strategies. Enjoy applying knowledge of stress and coping to your own life this week!

Explore variations in sexual orientation as well as key terms and ideas around gender identity, including trangender and cisgender. Think about ways we can promote acceptance and reduce discrimination and prejudice around orientation and gender identity!

This episode includes an exploration of biological sex and intersex, as well as concepts related to gender, including schemas, stereotypes, cognitive development theory and social learning theory. Enjoy!

In this episode, we explore the Trait Theory and Big 5 traits using the acronym OCEAN or CANOE. We also discuss how twin studies can help psychologists explore the nature-nurture debate: Are personality traits more influenced by nature or nurture?

Check out this brief podcast exploring personality from Freud's view - including psychoanalytic theory, personality structure with competing id, ego and superego, and finally, most useful to modern-day study of personality and health, learn about defense mechanisms. Enjoy!

In this episode, we explore the cognitive and emotional biases that help explain why stereotypes and prejudice persist. Keep an open mind as you explore the social world like a psychologist. How can we work together to reduce stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination?

In this podcast, we will explore social thinking, attribution theory, and the fundamental attribution error using Valerie Cox's story The Cookie Thief.