Origins of psychology

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Psychology in 17th-19th century

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Psychology is a branch of philosophy, it is considered as experimental philosophy

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psychology in 1879

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psychology becomes distinct from philosophy and Wilhelm open the first psychology experimental lab in Germany

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Psychology in 1900s

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Freud establishes the Psychodynamic approach which emphasises the influences of the unconscious mind on behaviour

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Psychology in 1913

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J.B Watson and B. skinner established the behaviourist approach

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Psychology in 1950s

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C Rogers and a, Maslow developed the humanistic approach which highlights free-will and self-determination

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Psychology in 1960s

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Cognitive approach: With the advent of the computer the focus of mental process is renewed the computer is used as a metaphor for the human mind

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Psychology in 1980s

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The development of technology increases our understanding of the functioning of the brain and other physiological process. This gives rise to the biological approach

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Psychology 200 and onwards

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Cognitive neuroscience develops bringing together the cognitive and the biological approach

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What was Wilhelm Wundt approach and what is it?

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His approach was introspection. He would isolate the structure of consciousness, using scientific methods studying the structure of sensation and perception. He would use introspection to investigate the human mind. Introspection comes Latin and it mean

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Introspection assumptions

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All behaviour has a cause/reason. Try goog

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What is introspection?

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It is a Latin word meaning ‘ looking into’ and it is the examination of one’s thoughts. Introspection should be obtained during task performance rather then after to avoid memory problems