Psychology
A comprehensive curriculum spanning the major domains of psychological science — from the biological underpinnings of behavior to the social forces that shape identity, from cognitive architecture to clinical intervention. Learners progress from foundational concepts through empirical methods, cognitive and developmental frameworks, social and personality dynamics, behavioral and clinical applications, and finally into positive and applied psychology. The curriculum emphasizes both scientific rigor and real-world relevance, equipping learners to think critically about human behavior in personal, professional, and societal contexts.
5 pillars20 courses168 concepts~210h estimated
What you'll learn
Foundations of Psychology & Neuroscience
History & Major Schools of Psychology(14 concepts)
- The Mind-Body Problem
- Wundt's Leipzig Laboratory
- Psychoanalysis and the Unconscious
- The Biopsychosocial Model
- Nativism vs. Empiricism
- Structuralism
- Behaviorism
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Free Will and Determinism
- Functionalism
- Humanistic Psychology
- Cultural and Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Psychophysics
- The Cognitive Revolution
Research Methods in Psychology(13 concepts)
- Hypothesis Formation and Operationalization
- Experimental Design and Random Assignment
- Descriptive Statistics
- Research Ethics and the APA Code
- Variables, Controls, and Confounds
- Correlational Research and the Third-Variable Problem
- Hypothesis Testing and P-Values
- The Replication Crisis
- Science vs. Pseudoscience
- Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional Designs
- Effect Sizes and Practical Significance
- Open Science and Pre-Registration
- Survey Methods and Sampling
Biological Bases of Behavior(11 concepts)
- Neuron Structure and Types
- Brainstem and Cerebellum
- The Endocrine System and Hormones
- The Action Potential
- The Limbic System
- Behavioral Genetics
- Synaptic Transmission
- The Cerebral Cortex
- Epigenetics and Gene-Environment Interaction
- Major Neurotransmitter Systems
- Neuroplasticity
Cognitive Psychology & Mental Processes
Memory and Cognition(9 concepts)
- The Multi-Store Model
- Levels of Processing
- Theories of Forgetting
- Working Memory
- The Spacing Effect and Testing Effect
- The Misinformation Effect and False Memories
- Explicit and Implicit Memory Systems
- Retrieval Cues and Context-Dependent Memory
- Eyewitness Testimony and Legal Implications
Learning and Conditioning(9 concepts)
- The Pavlovian Paradigm
- Reinforcement and Punishment
- Observational Learning and Modeling
- Extinction, Spontaneous Recovery, and Generalization
- Schedules of Reinforcement
- Latent Learning and Cognitive Maps
- Biological Preparedness and Taste Aversion
- Shaping and Successive Approximation
- Insight Learning
Thinking, Problem-Solving, and Intelligence(8 concepts)
- Heuristics and Cognitive Biases
- Problem-Solving Strategies and Obstacles
- Theories of Intelligence
- Dual-Process Theory (System 1 and System 2)
- Creativity and Divergent Thinking
- Intelligence Testing: History and Methodology
- Confirmation Bias and Motivated Reasoning
- Nature, Nurture, and Intelligence
Consciousness and Altered States(8 concepts)
- The Hard Problem of Consciousness
- Sleep Architecture and Stages
- Meditation and Mindfulness
- Scientific Theories of Consciousness
- Theories of Dreaming
- Hypnosis: Myths and Evidence
- Sleep Deprivation and Sleep Disorders
- Psychoactive Drugs and Their Effects
Language and Thought(7 concepts)
- The Hierarchy of Language: Phonemes to Discourse
- Nativist vs. Learning Theories of Language
- The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
- Speech Perception and the Segmentation Problem
- Critical Periods in Language Development
- Bilingualism and Cognitive Effects
- Neural Basis of Language
Sensation and Perception(9 concepts)
- The Visual System
- Gestalt Principles of Grouping
- Selective Attention and the Cocktail Party Effect
- The Auditory System
- Depth Perception
- Inattentional Blindness and Change Blindness
- Sensory Adaptation and Thresholds
- Perceptual Illusions and Constructive Perception
- Signal Detection Theory
Social & Developmental Psychology
Emotion and Motivation(8 concepts)
- Classical Theories: James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, Schachter-Singer
- The Amygdala and Fear Processing
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- Basic Emotions and Facial Expression
- Emotion Regulation Strategies
- Self-Determination Theory
- Appraisal Theories of Emotion
- Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation and the Overjustification Effect
Social Psychology(9 concepts)
- Conformity and the Asch Experiments
- Attribution Theory and Attribution Errors
- Groupthink and Group Decision-Making
- Obedience to Authority: The Milgram Studies
- Cognitive Dissonance
- The Bystander Effect and Prosocial Behavior
- Compliance Techniques
- Prejudice, Stereotypes, and Discrimination
- Interpersonal Attraction and Close Relationships
Developmental Psychology(10 concepts)
- Prenatal Development and Teratogens
- Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development
- Adolescence and Identity Formation
- Attachment Theory
- Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory
- Erikson's Psychosocial Stages Across the Lifespan
- Infant Cognition and Perceptual Development
- Theory of Mind
- The Psychology of Aging
- Moral Development and Kohlberg's Stages
Personality Psychology(7 concepts)
- Psychodynamic Approaches to Personality
- The Big Five Personality Dimensions
- Self-Report Personality Measures
- Social-Cognitive Theory of Personality
- Personality Traits as Predictors of Life Outcomes
- Projective Tests and Their Controversies
- The Person-Situation Debate
Behavioral & Clinical Psychology
Abnormal Psychology(8 concepts)
- Criteria for Defining Abnormality
- Anxiety Disorders
- Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
- The DSM Diagnostic System
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Bipolar and Related Disorders
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders: ADHD and Autism
Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy(7 concepts)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Psychopharmacology: Antidepressants, Anxiolytics, and Antipsychotics
- Does Therapy Work? Meta-Analytic Evidence
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emerging Biomedical Treatments
- The Therapeutic Alliance
- Humanistic and Person-Centered Therapy
Health Psychology and Stress(5 concepts)
- The Stress Response: Fight-or-Flight and Beyond
- Models of Health Behavior Change
- Coping Strategies and Resilience
- The Placebo Effect
- Psychoneuroimmunology
Behavioral Science and Decision Architecture(6 concepts)
- Prospect Theory and Loss Aversion
- The Nudge Framework
- Cialdini's Principles of Influence
- Temporal Discounting and Present Bias
- Social Norms and Behavioral Interventions
- The Elaboration Likelihood Model
Positive & Applied Psychology
Psychology of Everyday Life(7 concepts)
- Debiasing Strategies for Better Decisions
- The Science of Healthy Relationships
- Social Media and Psychological Well-Being
- Evidence-Based Learning Strategies
- Adult Attachment and Relationship Patterns
- Persuasive Design and the Attention Economy
- Integrating Psychology into Daily Life
Organizational and I/O Psychology(6 concepts)
- Evidence-Based Personnel Selection
- Theories of Work Motivation
- Team Effectiveness and Psychological Safety
- Job Performance and Its Predictors
- Leadership Theories and Styles
- Workplace Burnout and Well-Being
Positive Psychology(7 concepts)
- Subjective Well-Being and Happiness
- Character Strengths and the VIA Classification
- Critiques of Positive Psychology
- PERMA: A Theory of Flourishing
- Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
- Applied Positive Psychology in Education and Organizations
- Gratitude, Kindness, and Resilience
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the Psychology roadmap take?
About 210 hours of focused learning. At Mochivia's 15-minutes-a-day pace that's roughly 28 months — and going deeper on some days shortens it. The roadmap is self-paced, so there's no deadline.
What does the Psychology roadmap cover?
20 courses across 5 areas — Foundations of Psychology & Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology & Mental Processes, Social & Developmental Psychology, Behavioral & Clinical Psychology, and more — broken into 168 bite-size concepts, each taught as an interactive lesson.
Do I need prior experience to start?
No. The roadmap starts from fundamentals and builds in prerequisite order — each concept unlocks the next, so you're never thrown into material you haven't been prepared for. If you already know the basics, a placement check skips you ahead.
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