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Psychology - Dr. Hsu
STRUCTURALISM:
Wilhelm Wundt and Edward Titchener
STRUCTURALISM:STRUCTURALISM:
Wilhelm Wundt and Edward Titchener
Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920):
•Established first Psychology Lab in
Germany.
•Defined psychology as the science of human
mind and consciousness.
•Used the method of objective introspection
to identify the basic mental elements.
Edward Titchener (1867-1927):
•Transferred Wundt’s ideas to America.
Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920):
•Established first Psychology Lab in
Germany.
•Defined psychology as the science of human
mind and consciousness.
•Used the method of objective introspection
to identify the basic mental elements.
Edward Titchener (1867-1927):
•Transferred Wundt’s ideas to America.
Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920)
Psychology - Dr. Hsu
FUNCTIONALISM
William James
FUNCTIONALISMFUNCTIONALISM
William James
William James (1842-1910):
•Published “Principles of Psychology” in
1890. The book covers a wide range of
topics, opening up the field of psychology.
•Opposed Wundt’s elemental approach,
believed that “consciousness is a constant
flow”.
•Believed that psychology should focus on
the usefulness (or functions) of mental
(learning and perceptual) abilities --
functionalism.
William James (1842-1910):
•Published “Principles of Psychology” in
1890. The book covers a wide range of
topics, opening up the field of psychology.
•Opposed Wundt’s elemental approach,
believed that “consciousness is a constant
flow”.
•Believed that psychology should focus on
the usefulness (or functions) of mental
(learning and perceptual) abilities --
functionalism.William James (1842-1910)
Psychology - Dr. Hsu
BEHAVIORISM:
John B. Watson
BEHAVIORISM:BEHAVIORISM:
John B. Watson
John B. Watson (1878-1958):
•Argued strongly against structuralism and
contended that psychology should focus only on
measurable and observable behavior --
behaviorism.
•Defined psychology as the science of behavior.
•The task of psychologists is to establish the
laws of behavior: S (stimulus) ------ R
(response).
•Believed in the dominant influence of learning
and environment as opposed and heredity.
John B. Watson (1878-1958):
•Argued strongly against structuralism and
contended that psychology should focus only on
measurable and observable behavior --
behaviorism.
•Defined psychology as the science of behavior.
•The task of psychologists is to establish the
laws of behavior: S (stimulus) ------ R
(response).
•Believed in the dominant influence of learning
and environment as opposed and heredity.John B. Watson (1878-1958)
Psychology - Dr. Hsu
BEHAVIORISM:
B. F. Skinner
BEHAVIORISM:BEHAVIORISM:
B. F. Skinner
B. F. Skinner (1904-1990):
•A strong believer of behaviorism.
•Contributed enormously in the area of
operant conditioning - learning by the
consequences of behavior.
•Emphasized the roles of reinforcement and
punishment in shaping and modifying
behavior.
B. F. Skinner (1904-1990):
•A strong believer of behaviorism.
•Contributed enormously in the area of
operant conditioning - learning by the
consequences of behavior.
•Emphasized the roles of reinforcement and
punishment in shaping and modifying
behavior.
B. F. Skinner (1904-1990)
Psychology - Dr. Hsu
PSYCHOANALYSIS:
Sigmund Freud
PSYCHOANALYSIS:PSYCHOANALYSIS:
Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)
•Founder of Psychoanalysis - a personality
theory and an approach to psychotherapy.
•Stressed the importance of unconscious
motives.
•Emphasized the roles of early childhood
experience (psychosexual stages).
Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)
•Founder of Psychoanalysis - a personality
theory and an approach to psychotherapy.
•Stressed the importance of unconscious
motives.
•Emphasized the roles of early childhood
experience (psychosexual stages).
Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)
Psychology - Dr. Hsu
GESTALT PSYCHOLOGY:
Max Wertheimer
Max Wertheimer (1880-1943)
•Focused on perception and how perception
influences thinking and problem solving.
•“Gestalt” means whole, configuration, pattern,
and Gestalt psychologists illustrated how we
tend to perceive separate pieces of information
as integrated wholes.
•Opposed Wundt’s approach in searching for
basic mental elements, because “the whole is
more than the sum of its parts”.
Max Wertheimer (1880-1943)
•Focused on perception and how perception
influences thinking and problem solving.
•“Gestalt” means whole, configuration, pattern,
and Gestalt psychologists illustrated how we
tend to perceive separate pieces of information
as integrated wholes.
•Opposed Wundt’s approach in searching for
basic mental elements, because “the whole is
more than the sum of its parts”.
Max Wertheimer (1880-1943)
GESTALT PSYCHOLOGY:GESTALT PSYCHOLOGY:
Max Wertheimer
Psychology - Dr. Hsu
HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY:
Carl Rogers
HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY:HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY:
Carl Rogers
Carl Rogers (1902-1987):
•Founder of client-centered or person-centered
therapy.
•Believed that human nature is innately good.
•Emphasized the uniqueness of human, growth
potential, and human’s capacity for choice and
health.
•Emphasized the importance of each person’s
subjective experience and perception of the
world.
Carl Rogers (1902-1987):
•Founder of client-centered or person-centered
therapy.
•Believed that human nature is innately good.
•Emphasized the uniqueness of human, growth
potential, and human’s capacity for choice and
health.
•Emphasized the importance of each person’s
subjective experience and perception of the
world.Carl Rogers (1902-1987)
Psychology - Dr. Hsu
HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY:
Abraham Maslow
HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY:HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY:
Abraham Maslow
A. Maslow (1908-1970):
•Proposed a hierarchy of human needs, from the
lowest level of physiological needs to the
highest level of self-actualization need.
•Studied individuals who exemplified self-
actualization - who used their talents and
abilities to their fullest.
•Believed each person’s potential in self-
actualization.
A. Maslow (1908-1970):
•Proposed a hierarchy of human needs, from the
lowest level of physiological needs to the
highest level of self-actualization need.
•Studied individuals who exemplified self-
actualization - who used their talents and
abilities to their fullest.
•Believed each person’s potential in self-
actualization.
Abraham Maslow (1908-1970)
Psychology - Dr. Hsu
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY:
Computer Revolution
Cognitive Psychology:
•“Computer Revolution” advanced psychology
in the study of thinking, mental processes, and
problem solving.
•Cognitive psychologists apply information-
processing approach to the study of human
cognition.
•Cognitive psychologists believe that computer
can serve as a useful model for understanding
how human processes information.
Cognitive Psychology:
•“Computer Revolution” advanced psychology
in the study of thinking, mental processes, and
problem solving.
•Cognitive psychologists apply information-
processing approach to the study of human
cognition.
•Cognitive psychologists believe that computer
can serve as a useful model for understanding
how human processes information.Computer Revolution
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY:COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY:
Computer RevolutionComputer Revolution
Psychology - Dr. Hsu
Time Span Pioneer / Main Event School of Thought
Wilhelm Wundt Structuralism1879 -
1910 William James Functionalism
Edward Titchener Structuralism
John B. Watson Behaviorism
Max Wertheimer Gestalt Psychology
1910 -1930
Sigmund Freud Psychoanalysis
B. F. Skinner Behaviorism1930 -
1970 Carl Rogers & A. Maslow Humanistic Psychology
Computer Revolution Cognitive Psychology1970 -
Present Brain Research and Imaging Physiological Psychology
History of Psychology

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Structuralism Behaviorism Psychology

  • 1. Psychology - Dr. Hsu STRUCTURALISM: Wilhelm Wundt and Edward Titchener STRUCTURALISM:STRUCTURALISM: Wilhelm Wundt and Edward Titchener Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920): •Established first Psychology Lab in Germany. •Defined psychology as the science of human mind and consciousness. •Used the method of objective introspection to identify the basic mental elements. Edward Titchener (1867-1927): •Transferred Wundt’s ideas to America. Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920): •Established first Psychology Lab in Germany. •Defined psychology as the science of human mind and consciousness. •Used the method of objective introspection to identify the basic mental elements. Edward Titchener (1867-1927): •Transferred Wundt’s ideas to America. Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920)
  • 2. Psychology - Dr. Hsu FUNCTIONALISM William James FUNCTIONALISMFUNCTIONALISM William James William James (1842-1910): •Published “Principles of Psychology” in 1890. The book covers a wide range of topics, opening up the field of psychology. •Opposed Wundt’s elemental approach, believed that “consciousness is a constant flow”. •Believed that psychology should focus on the usefulness (or functions) of mental (learning and perceptual) abilities -- functionalism. William James (1842-1910): •Published “Principles of Psychology” in 1890. The book covers a wide range of topics, opening up the field of psychology. •Opposed Wundt’s elemental approach, believed that “consciousness is a constant flow”. •Believed that psychology should focus on the usefulness (or functions) of mental (learning and perceptual) abilities -- functionalism.William James (1842-1910)
  • 3. Psychology - Dr. Hsu BEHAVIORISM: John B. Watson BEHAVIORISM:BEHAVIORISM: John B. Watson John B. Watson (1878-1958): •Argued strongly against structuralism and contended that psychology should focus only on measurable and observable behavior -- behaviorism. •Defined psychology as the science of behavior. •The task of psychologists is to establish the laws of behavior: S (stimulus) ------ R (response). •Believed in the dominant influence of learning and environment as opposed and heredity. John B. Watson (1878-1958): •Argued strongly against structuralism and contended that psychology should focus only on measurable and observable behavior -- behaviorism. •Defined psychology as the science of behavior. •The task of psychologists is to establish the laws of behavior: S (stimulus) ------ R (response). •Believed in the dominant influence of learning and environment as opposed and heredity.John B. Watson (1878-1958)
  • 4. Psychology - Dr. Hsu BEHAVIORISM: B. F. Skinner BEHAVIORISM:BEHAVIORISM: B. F. Skinner B. F. Skinner (1904-1990): •A strong believer of behaviorism. •Contributed enormously in the area of operant conditioning - learning by the consequences of behavior. •Emphasized the roles of reinforcement and punishment in shaping and modifying behavior. B. F. Skinner (1904-1990): •A strong believer of behaviorism. •Contributed enormously in the area of operant conditioning - learning by the consequences of behavior. •Emphasized the roles of reinforcement and punishment in shaping and modifying behavior. B. F. Skinner (1904-1990)
  • 5. Psychology - Dr. Hsu PSYCHOANALYSIS: Sigmund Freud PSYCHOANALYSIS:PSYCHOANALYSIS: Sigmund Freud Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) •Founder of Psychoanalysis - a personality theory and an approach to psychotherapy. •Stressed the importance of unconscious motives. •Emphasized the roles of early childhood experience (psychosexual stages). Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) •Founder of Psychoanalysis - a personality theory and an approach to psychotherapy. •Stressed the importance of unconscious motives. •Emphasized the roles of early childhood experience (psychosexual stages). Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)
  • 6. Psychology - Dr. Hsu GESTALT PSYCHOLOGY: Max Wertheimer Max Wertheimer (1880-1943) •Focused on perception and how perception influences thinking and problem solving. •“Gestalt” means whole, configuration, pattern, and Gestalt psychologists illustrated how we tend to perceive separate pieces of information as integrated wholes. •Opposed Wundt’s approach in searching for basic mental elements, because “the whole is more than the sum of its parts”. Max Wertheimer (1880-1943) •Focused on perception and how perception influences thinking and problem solving. •“Gestalt” means whole, configuration, pattern, and Gestalt psychologists illustrated how we tend to perceive separate pieces of information as integrated wholes. •Opposed Wundt’s approach in searching for basic mental elements, because “the whole is more than the sum of its parts”. Max Wertheimer (1880-1943) GESTALT PSYCHOLOGY:GESTALT PSYCHOLOGY: Max Wertheimer
  • 7. Psychology - Dr. Hsu HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY: Carl Rogers HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY:HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY: Carl Rogers Carl Rogers (1902-1987): •Founder of client-centered or person-centered therapy. •Believed that human nature is innately good. •Emphasized the uniqueness of human, growth potential, and human’s capacity for choice and health. •Emphasized the importance of each person’s subjective experience and perception of the world. Carl Rogers (1902-1987): •Founder of client-centered or person-centered therapy. •Believed that human nature is innately good. •Emphasized the uniqueness of human, growth potential, and human’s capacity for choice and health. •Emphasized the importance of each person’s subjective experience and perception of the world.Carl Rogers (1902-1987)
  • 8. Psychology - Dr. Hsu HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY: Abraham Maslow HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY:HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY: Abraham Maslow A. Maslow (1908-1970): •Proposed a hierarchy of human needs, from the lowest level of physiological needs to the highest level of self-actualization need. •Studied individuals who exemplified self- actualization - who used their talents and abilities to their fullest. •Believed each person’s potential in self- actualization. A. Maslow (1908-1970): •Proposed a hierarchy of human needs, from the lowest level of physiological needs to the highest level of self-actualization need. •Studied individuals who exemplified self- actualization - who used their talents and abilities to their fullest. •Believed each person’s potential in self- actualization. Abraham Maslow (1908-1970)
  • 9. Psychology - Dr. Hsu COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: Computer Revolution Cognitive Psychology: •“Computer Revolution” advanced psychology in the study of thinking, mental processes, and problem solving. •Cognitive psychologists apply information- processing approach to the study of human cognition. •Cognitive psychologists believe that computer can serve as a useful model for understanding how human processes information. Cognitive Psychology: •“Computer Revolution” advanced psychology in the study of thinking, mental processes, and problem solving. •Cognitive psychologists apply information- processing approach to the study of human cognition. •Cognitive psychologists believe that computer can serve as a useful model for understanding how human processes information.Computer Revolution COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY:COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: Computer RevolutionComputer Revolution
  • 10. Psychology - Dr. Hsu Time Span Pioneer / Main Event School of Thought Wilhelm Wundt Structuralism1879 - 1910 William James Functionalism Edward Titchener Structuralism John B. Watson Behaviorism Max Wertheimer Gestalt Psychology 1910 -1930 Sigmund Freud Psychoanalysis B. F. Skinner Behaviorism1930 - 1970 Carl Rogers & A. Maslow Humanistic Psychology Computer Revolution Cognitive Psychology1970 - Present Brain Research and Imaging Physiological Psychology History of Psychology