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Study of the Soul
The concept of psychology means the study of the soul and has developed in recent decades into a formal science that analyzes human behavior and psychological processes.
Strange journey
Humans have always been curious about how the mind works. Human consciousness has been studied for centuries, from ancient philosophers like Aristotle to Chinese rulers who conducted psychological research.
Early Pioneers
In the late 8th century, a Persian physician named Muhammad Ibn Zakariya Al-Rhazes, also known as Rhazes, was one of the first to describe mental illness , he even treated patients in an early psychiatric hospital in Baghdad.
Destroy the mind
Psychology did not become a recognized science until the mid-19th century. One of its pioneers, Wilhelm Wundt, founded the first psychological laboratory in Germany in 1879. This marked the beginning of scientific psychology, whose goal was to understand the structure of consciousness through patient introspection.
Structuralism and Functionalism
Wundt focused on structuralism, which studied the elements of consciousness, while American psychologist William James proposed functionalism. Functionalism draws inspiration from Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution and studies how behavioral and psychological processes adapt and function in an individual’s life.
Freud’s revolutionary ideas
Sigmund Freud was a Viennese physician whose psychoanalytic theories revolutionized psychology. Freud believed that unconscious motives shape personality and psychological processes, even if the individual is not aware of them. His contributions to the understanding of the unconscious and the therapeutic techniques of talk therapy and dream analysis were groundbreaking.
Freud’s influence
Freud’s ideas sparked major changes in psychology, and his legacy influenced the field for many years. However, competing theories such as behaviorism by Ivan Pavlov, John B. Watson, and B.F. Skinner became popular in the first half of the 20th century. Behaviorism focused on the study of observable behavior, which led to the dominance of psychodynamic theory.
Integrated Science
Psychology is an integrative science that combines different schools of thought and methods to study behavior and mental processes. From psychodynamic theory to behaviorism, humanism, cognitive science, and neuroscience, all approaches contribute to a deeper understanding of the human mind and its impact on behavior.
🌟 Psychology remains a fascinating and evolving field, with researchers using different methods to explore the complexities of the human brain. CrashCourse looks forward to diving into the world of psychology and sharing insightful lessons in the coming months. Stay tuned for more! 🌈
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