This document provides an overview of introductory psychology topics including research methods, the experimental method, the origins of modern psychology, psychological specialties, and careers in psychology. It discusses different research methods like case studies, observation, and correlational research. It also describes the key aspects of the experimental method including manipulating the independent variable, experimental and control groups, and extraneous variables. Finally, it briefly outlines some of the major figures and approaches in the history of psychology like Wundt, James, Freud, Watson, Skinner, and Maslow.