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Record Nr.

UNINA9910153085603321

Autore

Brennan James F.

Titolo

History and systems of psychology / / James F. Brennan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Harlow, England : , : Pearson Education, Limited, , [2014]

©2014

ISBN

1-292-05210-4

Edizione

[Sixth edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (348 pages)

Collana

Always learning

Disciplina

150.9

Soggetti

Psychology - History - 20th century

Psychology - Philosophy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Cover -- Table of Contents -- 1. Introduction: Past for Present -- 2. Psychological Foundations in Ancient Greece -- 3. From Rome Through the Middle Ages -- 4. The Reawakening of Intellectual Life -- 5. The Emergence of Modern Science -- 6. Sensationalism and Positivism: The French Traditions -- 7. Mental Passivity: The British Tradition -- 8. Mental Activity: The German Tradition -- 9. Nineteenth-Century Bases of Psychology -- 10. The Founding of Modern Psychology -- 11. American Functionalism -- 12. The Gestalt Movement -- 13. Psychoanalysis -- 14. Behaviorism -- 15. The Third Force Movement -- 16. Contemporary Trends: Neofunctionalism -- Glossary.

Sommario/riassunto

For courses in History, Systems of Psychology, and History of Science or Philosophy.  Now in its sixth edition, History and Systems of Psychology effectively introduces the complexities of psychology's origins. The material is presented with full support for students learning the context of historical, cultural, social, and philosophical developments.