Language of instruction

中文

Current course fees

20,410

Location

Shanghai

X ACADEMY
Global Explorer Summit
-


2024.07.25

Major Course X-Core

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

COURSE INTRO

Course Introduction 01

COURSE INTRO

Course Introduction 01

As a discipline that explores the mysteries and driving forces of the human mind, psychology has many topics worth exploring. Perhaps you want to know how negative emotions are generated and learn effective self-regulation methods; perhaps you want to discover suitable memory methods to improve learning efficiency; perhaps you want to master the skills of comfortable and effective communication with others, thereby promoting cooperation with others. In the future, the development of artificial intelligence will replace a large number of jobs, bringing even more earth-shaking changes, and at the same time, humans need to take care of their inner selves to deal with infinite changes and uncertainties.

The Introduction to Psychology by FusionX will lead you to master core knowledge of psychology such as cognition and neuroscience, social psychology, developmental psychology, clinical and applied psychology and deeply explore a sub-field of psychology based on the expertise of the instructor. Through case studies, experiments, and group discussions, you will further develop literature reading skills, experiment design thinking, and data analysis methods by discussing specific issues of current social concern. Ultimately, you will be able to apply the knowledge of psychology you have learned to solve emotional, mental health, and interpersonal relationship problems in your own or others' lives in different scenarios.

As a discipline that explores the mysteries and driving forces of the human mind, psychology has many topics worth exploring. Perhaps you want to know how negative emotions are generated and learn effective self-regulation methods; perhaps you want to discover suitable memory methods to improve learning efficiency; perhaps you want to master the skills of comfortable and effective communication with others, thereby promoting cooperation with others. In the future, the development of artificial intelligence will replace a large number of jobs, bringing even more earth-shaking changes, and at the same time, humans need to take care of their inner selves to deal with infinite changes and uncertainties.

The Introduction to Psychology by FusionX will lead you to master core knowledge of psychology such as cognition and neuroscience, social psychology, developmental psychology, clinical and applied psychology and deeply explore a sub-field of psychology based on the expertise of the instructor. Through case studies, experiments, and group discussions, you will further develop literature reading skills, experiment design thinking, and data analysis methods by discussing specific issues of current social concern. Ultimately, you will be able to apply the knowledge of psychology you have learned to solve emotional, mental health, and interpersonal relationship problems in your own or others' lives in different scenarios.

COURSE OUTCOME

Course Outcome 02

COURSE OUTCOME

Course Outcome 02

You will also personally complete: a research paper in the field of psychology; design and complete a user study, or participate in specific product design, such as psychological devices, handicrafts, or apps.


*The final type and content of the output are based on the finished product of the explorer after participating in the X-Capstone project

You will also personally complete: a research paper in the field of psychology; design and complete a user study, or participate in specific product design, such as psychological devices, handicrafts, or apps.


*The final type and content of the output are based on the finished product of the explorer after participating in the X-Capstone project

COURSE CONTENTS

Course Contents 03

COURSE CONTENTS

Course Contents 03

The physiological basis of psychology; basic concept topics; the theoretical evolution of psychology; evolutionary and developmental psychology; classic theories and experiments of social psychology at four levels; research methods in behavioral science; intimate relationship topic; clinical psychology; health and positive psychology

The physiological basis of psychology; basic concept topics; the theoretical evolution of psychology; evolutionary and developmental psychology; classic theories and experiments of social psychology at four levels; research methods in behavioral science; intimate relationship topic; clinical psychology; health and positive psychology

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites 04

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites 04

This course is for all explorers interested in psychology, with good English reading and writing abilities.

This course is for all explorers interested in psychology, with good English reading and writing abilities.

"What XA has brought to me, the improvement of CS literacy goes without saying, but what I am more grateful for is being able to meet the top and most outstanding peers of my age. I have seen living MIT, CIT students, consulted TAs who can do nothing but debug, and also gained a bunch of board game friends. Perhaps saying that my dream is to change the world will be laughed at by people, but XA has given me the confidence to turn my dreams into reality."

This road is long, and the places to go are filled with poetry and ideals. The tears and sweat left behind yesterday make me more tenacious and courageous now. This is what XA has taught me: we can always be a little braver."

Haiyi Jin Explorer
Fudan University

"What XA has brought to me, the improvement of CS literacy goes without saying, but what I am more grateful for is being able to meet the top and most outstanding peers of my age. I have seen living MIT, CIT students, consulted TAs who can do nothing but debug, and also gained a bunch of board game friends. Perhaps saying that my dream is to change the world will be laughed at by people, but XA has given me the confidence to turn my dreams into reality."

This road is long, and the places to go are filled with poetry and ideals. The tears and sweat left behind yesterday make me more tenacious and courageous now. This is what XA has taught me: we can always be a little braver."

Haiyi Jin Explorer
Fudan University

"What XA has brought to me, the improvement of CS literacy goes without saying, but what I am more grateful for is being able to meet the top and most outstanding peers of my age. I have seen living MIT, CIT students, consulted TAs who can do nothing but debug, and also gained a bunch of board game friends. Perhaps saying that my dream is to change the world will be laughed at by people, but XA has given me the confidence to turn my dreams into reality."

This road is long, and the places to go are filled with poetry and ideals. The tears and sweat left behind yesterday make me more tenacious and courageous now. This is what XA has taught me: we can always be a little braver."

Haiyi Jin Explorer
Fudan University

MENTORS

Previous Course Mentors 05

MENTORS

Previous Course Mentors 05

Rui Pei

Ph.D. in Communication, University of Pennsylvania

B.A. in Cognitive Neuroscience, Brown University


Main research interests include adolescent media use, social networks, and health behaviors. Innovatively integrates methods and theories from social psychology, communication, and neuroscience, and has published articles in top journals across different fields. Possesses extensive expertise in experimental design, fMRI neural measurements, statistical methods, and data analysis.

Rui Pei

Ph.D. in Communication, University of Pennsylvania

B.A. in Cognitive Neuroscience, Brown University


Main research interests include adolescent media use, social networks, and health behaviors. Innovatively integrates methods and theories from social psychology, communication, and neuroscience, and has published articles in top journals across different fields. Possesses extensive expertise in experimental design, fMRI neural measurements, statistical methods, and data analysis.

ACADEMIC LEADS

Previous Course TAs 06

ACADEMIC LEADS

Previous Course TAs 06

Jasmine Yu Hui-Er

University of California, Los Angeles, major in computational biology


Major in computational biology at UCLA, with a minor in neuroscience. IB history + English literature student, founder of literary society, intern at museum. Currently interning at a neuroscience company and starting a startup with friends, working to build a life science community, serving as a mezzo-soprano in an a cappella group, and contributing articles to the school newspaper. Enjoys writing, dinosaurs, and is very interested in education.



Paul Xu Yu-Zhe

Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, and gender studies from Grinnell College, United States


At Grinnell College in the United States, majoring in psychology, neuroscience, and gender studies. Interested in psychology research including clinical psychology, positive psychology, counseling psychology, neuroanatomy, gender studies, and cognitive science. Currently researching the correlation between bystander decision-making types and decisions made by victims of sexual harassment. Enjoys coffee, tarot, and travel, and is currently operating a startup for sex education with friends (#猩猩不羞)!

Jasmine Yu Hui-Er

University of California, Los Angeles, major in computational biology


Major in computational biology at UCLA, with a minor in neuroscience. IB history + English literature student, founder of literary society, intern at museum. Currently interning at a neuroscience company and starting a startup with friends, working to build a life science community, serving as a mezzo-soprano in an a cappella group, and contributing articles to the school newspaper. Enjoys writing, dinosaurs, and is very interested in education.



Paul Xu Yu-Zhe

Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, and gender studies from Grinnell College, United States


At Grinnell College in the United States, majoring in psychology, neuroscience, and gender studies. Interested in psychology research including clinical psychology, positive psychology, counseling psychology, neuroanatomy, gender studies, and cognitive science. Currently researching the correlation between bystander decision-making types and decisions made by victims of sexual harassment. Enjoys coffee, tarot, and travel, and is currently operating a startup for sex education with friends (#猩猩不羞)!

Language of instruction

中文

Current course fees

20,410

Location

Shanghai

X ACADEMY
Global Explorer Summit
-


2024.07.25

Location

Shanghai

Language of instruction

中文

Current course fees

20,410

X ACADEMY
Global Explorer Summit
-


2024.07.25

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OUR CIVILIZATION WAS BUILT ON TECHNOLOGY. OUR CIVILIZATION IS BUILT ON TECHNOLOGY. TECHNOLOGY IS THE GLORY OF HUMAN AMBITION AND ACHIEVEMENT, THE SPEARHEAD OF PROGRESS, AND THE REALIZATION OF OUR POTENTIAL. FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS, WE PROPERLY GLORIFIED THIS – UNTIL RECENTLY. WE, AT X ACADEMY, ARE HERE TO REVITALIZE THAT SPIRIT. TO US, THE FUTURE IS A CANVAS OF VAST POSSIBILITY, PAINTED WITH THE BRUSHES OF INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, AND OPTIMISM. WE BELIEVE IN A FUTURE WHERE TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES TO BE THE BACKBONE OF ADVANCEMENT, NOT JUST IN MATERIAL TERMS BUT AS A MEANS TO ELEVATE HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND CONSCIOUSNESS. WE ARE THE FUTURE OPTIMISTS, THE DREAMERS, THE MAKERS, AND THE DOERS. WE STAND READY TO COLLABORATE, TO INNOVATE, AND TO BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW WITH YOU. JOIN US, AS WE EMBARK ON THIS JOURNEY TO IGNITE THE FLAMES OF PROGRESS AND TO CHERISH THE TECHNOLOGY THAT MAKES IT POSSIBLE. IT IS TIME, ONCE AGAIN, TO RAISE THE TECHNOLOGY FLAG. IT IS TIME TO BE TECHNO-OPTIMISTS. WITH X ACADEMY, LET'S BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE TOGETHER.

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OUR CIVILIZATION WAS BUILT ON TECHNOLOGY. OUR CIVILIZATION IS BUILT ON TECHNOLOGY. TECHNOLOGY IS THE GLORY OF HUMAN AMBITION AND ACHIEVEMENT, THE SPEARHEAD OF PROGRESS, AND THE REALIZATION OF OUR POTENTIAL. FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS, WE PROPERLY GLORIFIED THIS – UNTIL RECENTLY. WE, AT X ACADEMY, ARE HERE TO REVITALIZE THAT SPIRIT. TO US, THE FUTURE IS A CANVAS OF VAST POSSIBILITY, PAINTED WITH THE BRUSHES OF INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, AND OPTIMISM. WE BELIEVE IN A FUTURE WHERE TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES TO BE THE BACKBONE OF ADVANCEMENT, NOT JUST IN MATERIAL TERMS BUT AS A MEANS TO ELEVATE HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND CONSCIOUSNESS. WE ARE THE FUTURE OPTIMISTS, THE DREAMERS, THE MAKERS, AND THE DOERS. WE STAND READY TO COLLABORATE, TO INNOVATE, AND TO BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW WITH YOU. JOIN US, AS WE EMBARK ON THIS JOURNEY TO IGNITE THE FLAMES OF PROGRESS AND TO CHERISH THE TECHNOLOGY THAT MAKES IT POSSIBLE. IT IS TIME, ONCE AGAIN, TO RAISE THE TECHNOLOGY FLAG. IT IS TIME TO BE TECHNO-OPTIMISTS. WITH X ACADEMY, LET'S BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE TOGETHER.