Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Marc Brysbaert, Kathy Rastle.
• Authors: Brysbaert, Marc; Rastle, Kathy
• Contents: 1 The wider picture Where did it all start? 2 The scientific revolution of the seventeenth century and its aftermath 3 Eighteenth- and nineteenth-century precursors to a scientific psychology 4 Establishing psychology as an independent academic discipline 5 Strengthening the scientific standing of psychology Behaviourism and cognitive psychology 6 The input from brain research 7 The mind–brain problem, free will and consciousness 8 How did psychology affect everyday life? The history of applied psychology 9 What is science? 10 Is psychology a science? 11 The contribution of quantitative and qualitative research methods 12 The precarious balance between biological, psychological and social influences 13 Psychology and society The socio-political side Epilogue Notes Glossary Bibliography Index.
• Edition: Third edition
• Publisher Details: Harlow : Pearson
• Publication Date: 2021
• Copyright Date: 2021
• Extent: 1 online resource (1 page)
• Subjects: Educational: History; Psychology
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781292130255; 1292130253
• Related ISBNs: 9781292127958
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