Dreams puzzled early man, Greek philosophers spun elaborate theories to explain human memory and perception, Descartes postulated that the brain was filled with "animal spirits" and Psychology was officially deemed a "science" in the 19th century. In the new HERGENHAHN'S AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY, noted author Tracy Henley shows you that most of the concerns of contemporary psychologists are manifestations of themes that have recurred for hundreds--or even thousands--of years. Photographs and learning tools, along with fascinating biographical material on key figures in Psychology, engage you and aid your understanding.
 
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Brief Contents
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Ancient World
Chapter 3: Rome and the Middle Ages
Chapter 4: Renaissance Science and Philosophy
Chapter 5: Empiricism, Sensationalism, and Positivism
Chapter 6: Rationalism
Chapter 7: Romanticism and Existentialism
Chapter 8: Physiology and Psychophysics
Chapter 9: Early Approaches to Psychology
Chapter 10: Evolution and Individual Differences
Chapter 11: American Psychology and Functionalism
Chapter 12: Behaviorism
Chapter 13: Neobehaviorism
Chapter 14: Gestalt Psychology
Chapter 15: Early Considerations of Mental Illness
Chapter 16: Psychoanalysis
Chapter 17: Humanistic (Third-Force) Psychology
Chapter 18: Psychobiology
Chapter 19: Cognitive Psychology
Discussion Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Glossary
References
Text Credit
Name Index
Subject Index