PSYC 4401 History and Systems

Overview of the history of psychology with emphasis on its philosophical background. Attention is directed to the historical antecedents of contemporary theories of perception, learning, motivation and personality.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PSYC 1101 and PSYC 2201

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Analyze the historical background of contemporary systems of psychology.
2. Understand that each of the schools of thought within psychology grows out of its historical context and not as an independent or isolated entity.
3. Investigate how schools of thought evolved from or revolted against the existing order.
4. Trace the historical “roots” of prominent psychologists.
5. Synthesize current trends in psychology and show how they require an understanding of the history of psychology.