Steven J. Barnes

Steven is Instructor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He received his BSc., M.A., and Ph.D. in Psychology from UBC in 1997, 2000, and 2004, respectively.

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AP® Psychology - Course 4: How Behavior Works (edX)

Learn about the theories of motivation and emotions and obtain an in-depth look at intelligence testing and personality development. This psychology course is all about how behavior works. You will learn the theories of motivation, hunger, eating, the obesity epidemic, and sexual behavior. We will also examine theories of [...]

AP® Psychology - Course 6: Exam Preparation & Review (edX)

Review and prepare for the AP® Psychology exam with evidence-based study strategies and tips to help enhance your performance on the exam. This course will help you prepare for and improve your performance on the AP® Psychology exam. It includes a review of evidence-based study strategies, an overview of [...]

AP® Psychology - Course 5: Health and Behavior (edX)

Learn about the relationship between stress and physical and mental health and the treatment of abnormal behavior, including psychological disorders. This psychology course is all about the relationship between health and behavior. We will examine stress as a concept and learn about its relation to health and psychological adjustment. [...]

AP® Psychology - Course 3: How the Mind Works (edX)

Learn about the neuroscience and psychology of the mind including memory, thinking, reasoning, and language. In this psychology course, you will learn about the mind and the psychology of learning, including coverage of classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and social learning. We will look at the psychology and neuroscience of [...]

AP® Psychology - Course 2: How the Brain Works (edX)

Learn how your brain works and the basics of neuroscience, genetics and consciousness. This psychology course will show you how the brain works. You will learn the basics of neuroscience, genetics and evolutionary psychology. We will also cover the visual system and other sensory systems. The course concludes with [...]

AP® Psychology - Course 1: What is Psychology? (edX)

Learn about the history and research methods of psychology. This psychology course is an introduction to the field of psychology. It begins by asking “What is Psychology?” and provides some concrete answers to that question. Next, it covers the history of psychology and provides a look at the state [...]