Emergence of psychology

Question 1

Why are there different approaches in psychology

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based on assumptions e.g. biological approach is based on idea that serotonin influences our mood

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Origins of psychology

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roots in 17th and 19th century, once called experimental philosophy

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17th-19th century

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branch of the broader discipline of philosophy

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1879

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Wundt opens first experimental psychology lab in Germany

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1900s

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Freud emphasises influence of the unconscious mind on behaviour
developed person centred theory, psychoanalysis

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1913

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Watson writes ‘Psychology as a Behaviourist view’
Skinner establishes it
Psychodynamic and Behaviourist dominate psychology for first half of 20th century

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1950s

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Rogers and Maslow develop humanistic approach
belief that human behaviour is determined by outside factors
emphasise importance of self determination and free will

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1950s

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Cognitive approach- reintroduces study of mental processes but more scientifically

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1960s

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Social Learning Theory- draws attention to cognitive factors of learning

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1980s onwards

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biological approach becomes dominant scientific perspective in psychology
due to advances in technology

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Eve of 21st century

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cognitive neuroscience emerges bringing together the cognitive and biological approach