Founding Fathers
Most historians of psychology date its beginning in 1879 with this Founding Father's psychological laboratory in Germany.
Who is Wilhelm Wundt?
This theory of Darwin's set the stage for psychology's full departure from philosophy and religion.
What is Evolution?
A tremendously influential and controversial figure in the history of modern psychology. He presumed God did not exist.
What is Sigmund Freud?
DAILY DOUBLE!
The means achieving personal achievement and full potential.
What is self-actualization?
The goal is to explain the natural laws of behavior. One of psychology's most famous approaches.
What is behaviorism?
This Darwin theory led to a new focus in psychology.
What is functionalism?
Known as the father of American psychology- applied Darwin's theory to explain emotions and consciousness.
Who is William James?
This psychology is the foundation for theories of learning, motivation, development, and personality.
What is cognitive psychology?
This type of psychology is also known as psychology's "Third Force"
What is humanistic?
The study of the nervous system's structure and processes and the most productive research fields in psychology today.
What is Neuro-biology?