The Evolution of Psychology: From Philosophy to Science

🌱Psychology emerged as a distinct field from philosophy in the 19th century, with the establishment of the first psychology laboratory.

🔍Structuralism focused on introspection to understand the structures of the mind, led by Wilhelm Wundt.

🧠Functionalism explored how specific mental processes helped individuals survive and adapt, proposed by William James.

💭Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis focused on the role of the unconscious in shaping behavior and unconscious desires.

🧪Psychology evolved into more scientific fields like behaviorism and cognitive psychology, emphasizing testable hypotheses.

When did psychology emerge as a distinct field?

—Psychology emerged as a distinct field from philosophy in the 19th century.

Who established the first psychology laboratory?

—German physician Wilhelm Wundt established the first psychology laboratory in 1879.

What is structuralism?

—Structuralism is a school of thought that focused on introspection to understand the structures of the mind.

Who proposed functionalism?

—Functionalism was proposed by American psychologist William James.

What is psychoanalysis?

—Psychoanalysis is a field of psychology that focuses on the role of the unconscious in shaping behavior and unconscious desires, pioneered by Sigmund Freud.

00:00Psychology emerged as a field distinct from philosophy in the 19th century.

00:22Wilhelm Wundt established the first psychology laboratory at the University of Leipzig in 1879.

00:38Structuralism, led by Wundt, used introspection to understand the structures of the mind.

01:12Functionalism, proposed by William James, explored how mental processes helped individuals survive and adapt.

01:42Sigmund Freud developed psychoanalysis, emphasizing the role of the unconscious in shaping behavior and desires.

02:06Psychology evolved into more scientific fields like behaviorism and cognitive psychology, focusing on testable hypotheses.