- Psychology began as a branch of Philosophy.
- In 1879, Wilhelm Wundt established the first psychology lab, making psychology a science.
- Structuralism studied conscious experience using introspection.
- Functionalism focused on the functions of consciousness (William James).
- Psychoanalysis (Freud) emphasized the unconscious mind.
- Behaviourism (Watson) focused on observable behaviour.
- Humanistic psychology (Rogers) stressed free will and self-actualisation.
- Cognitivism (Neisser) studies mental processes like memory and thinking.
Key Points
Key Points: History of Psychology as a Science
