Emergence of psychology as a science

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17th-19th century

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psychology still considered a part of philosophy

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1879

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First experimental lab of psychology opened by Wundt in Germany, focus on scientific methods to understand the mind

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1900s

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Emergence of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud proposed the psychodynamic school of thought that focused on the unconscious mind, study dreams, and conflict within mind

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1913

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Emergence of behaviorism led by John and Watson. Focus on outward behavior that is observable and measurable

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1950s

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Emergence of humanistic school of thought led by Rogers and Abraham Maslow. Focus on inner self, free will, self-determination.

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1960s

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cognitive revolution. Human mind compared to the working of a computer

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1960s

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Learning approach, Albert Bandura tried to bridge the gap between traditional behaviorism and new age cognitive approach through his social learning theory

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1980s

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Emergence of biological approach as a way to study human brain with the help of science and technology

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Eve of 21st century

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Focus on cognitive Neuroscience- bringing together cognitive and biological sciences.