History of psychology

First psychology lab

1879

The division between the branches of psychology and philosophy is confirmed thanks to the philosopher and psychologist Wilhelm Wundt

Structuralism

1888

During this time, the first school of thought in psychology was born.
it focused on the functions and adaptations of the mind.
it was heavily influenced by William James.

The functionalism

1890

Functionalism explains mental processes in a more systematic and precise way.
It was influenced by William James and Charles Darwin.

The emergence of psychoanalysis

1900

Psychoanalysis is a method of treating mental disorders.
It originated in a medical clinic in Australia through observations thanks to Sigmund Freud.
It had an impact on the 20th century, including in the areas of art, literature, and culture

the rise of behaviorism.

1912

This came to create a change since it made psychology more scientific.
some characters that intervened in the rise of behaviorism were Ivan Pavlov, John B Watson, B.F skinner

The third force in psychology.

1962

Also known as humanistic.
Focuses on inner needs, happiness, and the search for identity.
Some people that contributed were Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers.

Cognitive psychololy

1970

Involves the study of internal mental processes.
They wanted to study things that are happening in your brain like perception, language, problem-solving, thinking, and memory.
It began to replace psychoanalysis and behaviorism.