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Psychology
Free introductions to psychology from MIT, The Open University, OpenStax, and Crash Course, covering the brain, memory, development, personality, mental health, and social behaviour.
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Crash Course Psychology
Forty short videos with Hank Green on the brain, memory, learning, development, personality, disorders and social psychology, plus how to study with them.
Crash Course
Psychology 2e (OpenStax)
A free, peer-reviewed introductory psychology textbook in 16 chapters, from research methods and memory to disorders and therapy, with review questions.
OpenStax
Introduction to child psychology
Explore child development, Piaget and Vygotsky, socio-cultural questions and the work of child psychologists in applied settings.
The Open University
Investigating psychology
Use the CHIP resource to connect people, contexts, perspectives and methods across the conceptual and historical development of psychology.
The Open University
Starting with psychology
Study brain function, memory, relationships, group pressure and identity while learning to compare multiple influences on behaviour.
The Open University
Introduction to Psychology
Study perception, memory, development, language, emotion, personality, social behavior, and mental health through MIT lecture materials and assignments.
MIT OpenCourseWare
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Courses, a textbook, and videos
| Format | Resources | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| University course | Introduction to Psychology (MIT) | a full semester of lectures |
| Short courses | Starting with psychology, Investigating psychology, Introduction to child psychology | focused topics in a few hours |
| Textbook | Psychology 2e (OpenStax) | complete reference with review questions |
| Videos | Crash Course Psychology | quick overviews and revision |
A route from curious to confident
Begin with Starting with psychology from OpenLearn, a five-hour course that introduces memory, relationships, and identity. Watch the matching Crash Course episodes to build a map of the field, and use the OpenStax textbook whenever you want the full explanation behind a topic. If you are ready for a longer commitment, MIT's course offers university-level depth.
Investigating psychology and Introduction to child psychology work well as next steps for learners interested in research methods or development.
A note on mental health topics
Several resources cover psychological disorders and treatment. They explain concepts for learning purposes and are not a substitute for professional advice; anyone concerned about their own wellbeing should speak with a qualified professional.