This pdf is a visual and concise summary of the Introduction to Psychology course at the Vrije Universiteit van Amsterdam (VU) for the English psychology track. (but may also be helpful for Dutch students). Includes information from the book and the lectures.
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Psychology = the study of mental activity & behavior (mind ,
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Critical thinking is a hallmark of a
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