A brief history of psychology
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A brief history of psychology
Routledge, 2020
6th ed
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"First edition published by Holt Rinehart Winston, New York, U.S.A., 1970"--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references (p. [214]-217) and indexes
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Description
This brief, inexpensive text offers great flexibility in teaching the history of psychology. Used as a stand-alone text or with readers, this engaging book is noted for its analysis of the scientific and philosophical emergence of the field as well as its coverage of contemporary psychology and emerging areas. Readers appreciate the book's balanced coverage of experimental, applied, and clinical psychology, as well as the clear and succinct presentation of the field's major events and schools of thought. The sixth edition features an expanded pedagogical program with bolded terms, a complete glossary, more illustrations, and web-based instructional materials including PowerPoints, a test bank, discussion questions, and more. Special emphasis has also been placed on the role of the American Psychological Association (APA) in the history of psychology.
Extensively updated throughout, the sixth edition features:
A revised final chapter with a current analysis of the state of the field, including the growth of the APA as well as specialized organizations that promote the science and profession of psychology, and the push to influence policies that address global challenges, such as environmental sustainability, intergroup conflict, health disparities, and the population explosion.
A discussion of the growth in the number and role of women and ethnic minorities in psychology, and the promotion of diversity across both demographic and intellectual perspectives.
Recent developments in the growth of neuroscience, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and the diversification and internationalization of psychology.
Portraits of some major figures in the history of psychology, including psychology's first Nobel Prize winners.
Recent and evolving changes in the practice of psychology, including more emphasis on "evidence-based practice," prescription privileges, and the emergence of the importance of psychological practice in health care.
Recent changes in the APA, including new divisions and new elected officials and its emerging focus on advocacy.
Used independently or as a supplement with readers, this brief text is intended for undergraduate and graduate courses on the history of psychology. Due to its brevity and engaging style, the book can be used in introductory courses to introduce students to the field. The enormous index and substantial glossary make this volume a useful desk reference for psychology and related disciplines.
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Introduction
PART I: Preexperimental Psychology
2. Early Developments
3. The Lines of Development from Science
4. The Lines of Development from Philosophy
PART II: The Rise of Experimental Psychology
5. Wundt's Immediate Predecessors
6. Wilhelm Wundt
7. The Contemporary Scene in the Age of Wundt
8. William James and Psychology in the United States
PART III: Psychology in the 20th Century
9. The Age of Schools
10. Structuralism and Functionalism
11. Behaviorism
12. Gestalt Psychology
13. Psychoanalysis
14. The Immediate Postschools Era
15. The Last Half of the 20th Century
PART IV: Psychology's Promising Past and Enigmatic Future
16. An Evaluation: Psychology's Promising Past and Enigmatic Future
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