Introduction to the History of Psychology

by B. R. Hergenhahn

• ISBN13: 9780534263706
• ISBN10: 0534263704
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-09-23
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

Dreams puzzled early man, Greek philosophers spun elaborate theories to explain human memory and perception, Descartes postulated that the brain was filled with "animal spirits," and psychology was officially deemed a "science" in the 19th century. In AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY, author B.R. Hergenhahn shows you that most of the concerns of contemporary psychologists are manifestations of themes that have been part of psychology for hundreds--or even thousands--of years. The book's numerous photographs and learning tools, along with its coverage of fascinating figures in psychology, engage you and will help you understand the material in each chapter. Chapter summaries, discussion questions, end-of-chapter glossaries, and a Book Companion Website will all help you prepare for success on your next exam.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(23)
The Early Greek Philosophers	24	(31)
After Aristotle: A Search for the Good Life	55	(27)
The Beginnings of Modern Science and Philosophy	82	(26)
Empiricism, Sensationalism, and Positivism	108	(49)
Rationalism	157	(26)
Romanticism and Existentialism	183	(20)
Early Developments in Physiology and the Rise of Experimental Psychology	203	(30)
Voluntarism and Structuralism and Other Early Approaches to Psychology	233	(30)
The Darwinian Influence	263	(38)
Functionalism	301	(40)
Behaviorism	341	(34)
Neobehaviorism	375	(28)
Gestalt Psychology	403	(29)
Early Diagnosis, Explanation, and Treatment of Mental Illness	432	(28)
Psychoanalysis and Its Early Alternatives	460	(49)
Humanistic (Third-Force) Psychology	509	(33)
Contemporary Psychology	542