A History of Modern Psychology
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A History of Modern Psychology

  1. 531 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

A History of Modern Psychology

About this book

A History of Modern Psychology provides a thorough account of the philosophical roots and recent history of psychology. Focusing on the ideas, concepts, and research contributions of pioneer psychologists who worked in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Dr. C. James Goodwin helps undergraduate students connect psychology's present with its rich past.

Now in its sixth edition, A History of Modern Psychology providesexpanded coverage of the history of the applied areas of psychology, philosophical and physiological antecedents, and significant advancements in the field in the twenty-first century.

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Key takeaways

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Insight 1

Trace the philosophical and physiological antecedents that shaped the emergence of psychology as a distinct scientific discipline in the 19th century.

Insight 2

Analyze the foundational theories, key figures, and methodological approaches of major psychological schools, including structuralism, functionalism, Gestalt psychology, and behaviorism.

Insight 3

Evaluate the historical development of applied psychology, including mental health treatment and professional practice, and identify significant trends influencing the field in the 21st century.

Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2022
Print ISBN
9781119779261
Edition
6
eBook ISBN
9781119909590

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication page
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Chapter 1 Introducing Psychology’s History
  9. Chapter 2 The Philosophical Context
  10. Chapter 3 The Scientific Context
  11. Chapter 4 Wundt and German Psychology
  12. Chapter 5 Darwin’s Century: Evolutionary Thinking
  13. Chapter 6 American Pioneers
  14. Chapter 7 Structural and Functional Psychologies
  15. Chapter 8 Applying the New Psychology
  16. Chapter 9 Gestalt Psychology
  17. Chapter 10 The Origins of Behaviorism
  18. Chapter 11 From Neobehaviorism to Cognitive Psychology
  19. Chapter 12 Mental Illness and its Treatment
  20. Chapter 13 Psychology’s Practitioners
  21. Chapter 14 Psychology’s Academic Subdisciplines
  22. Chapter 15 Psychology in the 21st Century
  23. References
  24. Glossary
  25. Index
  26. TIMELINES
  27. EULA

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