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1600 BCE
The Greeks
Greek philosophers set the frame for psychology by discovering that human behavior was controlled by more than just the gods. philosophers were Aristotle and Socrates -
1265
Attacking Dualism
The relationship between mind and matter. Rene Descartes -
The Renaissance
refined approach of through observation and experimentation. Founded by Galileo -
Inheritable Traits
Questioned if behavior is determined by heredity or environment, claimed the genius trait ran in family. Francis Galfun -
Evolutionary
Natural selection and survival of the fittest determines who lives and who doesn't. Charles Darwin -
Structuralism
credited for making psychology it's own form of study. founded by Wilhelm -
functionalism
the principles of psychology. William james -
Biological
Based on the structure of the brain, William James. -
Psychoanalytical
This is based on our nonconscious desires of sex and anger. Founded by Sigmund Frued -
Behavioral
Our happiness and personality is based on our experiences, John Watson founded this. -
Inheritable Traits
behavior is determined by heredity or environment. genius trait runs in the family. Francis Galfun -
Social-Cultural
This is our feelings based on those around us. Founded by Vygotsky -
Cognitive
This focuses on our behavior as a whole and why we act the way we do. Founded by Dick Niesser -
Humanistic
People who focus on the positive and optimistic point of view. Founded by Abraham