Approaches

Structuralism

Jan 25, 1879

The study of the elements of consciousness.

Inheritable Traits

Feb 25, 1883

The passing of phenotypic traits from parents to their offspring, either through asexual reproduction or sexual reproduction.

Functionalism

Mar 25, 1890

Functionalists studied how animals and people adapt to their enviornments

Gestalt Psychology

Apr 25, 1900

Gestalt psychology is a school of thought that believes all objects and scenes can be observed in their simplest forms.

Psychoanalysis

May 25, 1920

Psychoanalysis is the branch of psychology focuses on treating mental disorders by recognizing the relationships between the conscious mind and the unconscious mind

Behaviorism

Jun 25, 1930

the theory that human and animal behavior can be explained in terms of conditioning, without appeal to thoughts or feelings, and that psychological disorders are best treated by altering behavior patterns.

Cognitive

Jan 25, 1950

Term referring to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension.

Humanistic Psychology

Jul 25, 1960

Humanist thinkers felt that both psychoanalysis and behaviorism were too pessimistic, either focusing on the most tragic of emotions or failing to take into account the role of personal choice.

Psychobiology

Jan 25, 1990

The application of the principles of biology to the study of physiological, genetic, and developmental mechanisms of behavior in humans and other animals.

Sociocultural

Jan 25, 2000

The scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.