2022 INNO SUMMER INSTITUTE

Psychology

Course Description

Have you ever wondered why people act the way they do? In this introductory course, we will explore how the human mind works from multiple psychological perspectives and how our physiology, behavior and emotions are connected. Students will participate in a range of interactive projects, including thought experiments, discussion of case studies, and other hands-on activities, developing communication and analysis skills along the way. ​

Eligibility

  • Student at the Inno Summer Institute
  • ​Cannot take Business and Entrepreneurship​​

Outline

Day 1: Intro to Psychology
Day 2: Conscious and Unconscious Mind
Day 3: Exploring Memory
Day 4: Anatomy of the Brain
Day 5: Brain Imaging 
Day 6: Developmental Psychology
Day 7: Social Psychology
Day 8: Ethics of Research
Day 9: Psychological Phenomena Day 1
Day 10: Psychological Phenomena Day 2

Content Developers

Sasha Lee
Lead Instructor
Jessie Tai
Instructor
Alex Guo
Instructor
Sena Yoshida
​Instructor