[PSYC 200] 3. Introduction to Human Behavior

Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 200), Dr. Chris Grace.

Lecture #3: Introduction to Human Behavior.

February 7, 2011.

[ahmeds]

“Our behaviors are the result of things that we pay attention to” 48:26

[kaloric]

oops did i just watch a university class about human behavior? did i just find a new passion of mine? perhaps. time to go watch more :)

[nes]

"Think of a stranger that you met in the last 24 hours." I'm in quarantine.

[leamlappin]

I am 19 years old, autistic, and incredibly fascinated with human behavior and psychology. My fasination started after learning magic tricks to learn to communicate with others, learning what makes them smile or laugh and to keep their attention. At the start I could not verbally communicate due to a stutter that made it impossible to accurately communicate causing anxiety. Now my mother is an ALS patient and I've been studying her behavior while I am feeding her or giver her pills to her, subtle signs that she wants one food or a drink, she will unconsciously start to face / look at what she wants.
When you have a person's attention they will stare into your eyes, however someone who does not give full interest / attention will always be preoccupied with something other than the subject at hand. I want to learn behavioral psychology to determine the science of human behavior and to be able to identify if someone is lying / telling the truth, ect.

[samae]

Still in high school, but I plan on majoring in psychology and behavioral sciences when I go to college

[jonathanrivera]

I’m 13 but I find this very interesting. I want to study human behavior when I grow up

[Qbabxtra]

i love the fact that this is free, so I can sit here in Norway and learn psychology while actually trying to become a computer scientist. But hey computers and brains are kinda similar :p

[mrandersong]

I love how this professor speaks. Great conveyance and eloquence.

[ellissentoso]

I'm a Graphic Design major but I absolutely love your lecture and understanding people and human behaviors. You are so passionate and literate about this topic. I am more interested in understanding more about psychology. Thank you!

[vincienn]

Wish I had this professor because he genuinely explains it in such a fun, understanding, and expressive tone, even moves around while he talks which is very great in comparison to teachers who are standing in one place or sitting down. I love people who do this as it promotes enthusiasm and energy, also improves student focus.

[Logical_Motivation]

Psychology is very interesting!! love it. I'm studying it in College right now!

[yannafff]

Can't believe this is 10 years ago. I enjoyed it! I love how you tell a story while teachinggg

[adventleymann]

Why can't i have a professor like this? I'm really struggling on my course because of these professors who's just go on and on about the lecture without properly giving any kind of explanations and examples of real life scenarios that i actually just memorizing things i don't know when and how i even use it... I was so happened to hate my Psychology course and drop it because of these reasons but then i stumbled to this... This gives me hope to endure once more.

[SACHINCHOWDHARYBME]

Psychology is quite interesting and I’m currently learning it in my college. While human behavior is mostly unpredictable it is based on our perceptions of the outside world and our interactions with the outside world. It’s fascinating how the study of mind and mental processes helps us understand and find cure for mental illnesses like anxiety and depression.

[AngerbizcuTTTT]

The more I dive into psychology the more it seems like common sense. Most of the psychology classes I've watched feel more like a lecture from a wise great great grandpa that is packed with common sense and simple little life nuggets, rather then a full course of indepth psychology assessments, techniques or curriculum. Although I cannot speak this way about all psychology. I have found truely deep mind expanding and unorthodox psychology methods, theories and insights that have enriched my life in many ways. I am by no means criticizing any aspects of the modern practice of psychology. I am saying that 75% to 80% of the material involved in psychology is 2nd nature to me it's common sense all the way up to the unconscious mind but even most of this material seems very cause and effect as well. I don't claim to be all knowing psychology just makes sense and I retain it all.

[kimmckinney]

I learn by application, therefore I found his personal stories helpful as they pointed to the concept he was teaching.

[Royalbengalt]

im a sophmore in highschool and being able to understand a college lecture was awesome to me this is definatly a great teacher it was also a great find when he started talking about god

[jrraynor]

Brilliant lecture and I was so excited to find out throughout the lecture that Dr. Grace is a believer! It's awesome to hear about the human mind and science from the perspective of God and creation. I'm a fan. Again..so excited i found this!

[jasminegonzalez]

I find such a lecture fascinating, his way of explaining and providing real-world examples are a great help in understanding this concept!!

[scorpionsilvermoon]

GREAT lecture. It's simple and easy to connect with the scenarios.