PSYC 104 History of Psychological Science
This course presents a brief history of activities of the previous two centuries related to the development of psychology, from its origins in philosophy and the natural sciences, to its inception, refinement, and emergence as a massively influential and diverse scientific field dedicated to studying human thought and behavior. We will concentrate less on the names and lives of the men and women considered to be "great" psychologists and more on the contextual, cultural, political, and professional forces that have influenced their ideas as well as the overall direction of the field. The primary aim of this course is to provide students with a solid picture of what psychology is and where it is going by studying where it has been. Lecture.