PSY 7112 - History and Systems of Psychology

(2 units)

The history and development of psychology to the present. Principles of the classical “schools” of Structuralism, Functionalism, Behaviorism, Gestalt Psychology and psychoanalysis are presented and compared, with emphasis on their relevance and contributions to contemporary psychology. Includes a discussion of the history of professional psychology including the development of applied specialties including clinical and industrial-organizational psychology.