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History of Psychology

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History of Psychology
With an unexpected turn at the end…
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Psychology in Ancient Times
● Exploration of human mental and behaviour
processes.
○ Aristotle and Plato laid the foundation
for the study of Psychology.
● Formal discipline of Psychology began to
develop in the Renaissance period.
○ Rene Descartes and John Locke
developed theories of mind and the role
of perception in human behavior
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Influential Psychologists in
History
● Sigmund Freud and B.F. Skinner significantly
impacted psychology.
● Freud's psychoanalytic theory revolutionized
the field.
● Skinner's behaviorism shifted focus from the
mind to behavior.
● Rogers' humanistic approach emphasized
empathy and self-discovery.
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Schools of Thought in Psychology
Behaviourism
Famous people: John Watson, B.F.
Constructivism
Famous people: Jean Piaget, Lev
Cognitive Psychology
Skinner, Ivan Pavlov
Vygotsky
Famous people: Ulric Nisser, George
It focuses on observable behavior and
the environment's impact on behavior.
This approach emphasizes the
importance of subjective experiences
and the role of the individual in
constructing their own understanding of
the world.
This approach studies the mental
processes involved in perception,
memory, thinking, and problem-solving.
Criticisms:
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ignores the internal mental
processes
reduces complex human behavior
to simple cause-and-effect
relationships.
Criticisms:
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this approach can be overly
subjective and lacks scientific
rigor.
Miller
Criticisms:
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too focused on individual
cognitive processes
ignoring social and cultural
influences on behavior.
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Contemporary Psychology and
Current Trends
Positive Psychology
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focuses on promoting positive emotions, behaviors, and thoughts, rather than
just treating negative ones
has gained popularity in recent years as people look for ways to improve their
overall well-being
Multicultural Psychology
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focuses on the influence of culture on behavior and mental processes
aims to understand how cultural factors such as race, ethnicity, and
socioeconomic status affect mental health and well-being.
Neuroscience
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studies the brain and nervous system's function and structure and how they
relate to behavior and mental processes
has advanced significantly in recent years with new technologies such as fMRI,
which allows researchers to see brain activity in real-time.
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● What did you find most interesting
about the history of psychology?
● How do you think understanding
psychology can be useful in your
own life?
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