History of psychology 101
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Spanning the modern development of psychological science and practice-the era most relevant to today's psychologists-this concise overview of psychology's history focuses on how the field has striven to make a positive impact on society and the individuals within it. It not only examines, decade by decade, the key developments in psychology, but goes beyond the usual ""schools and systems"" approach to illuminate not just how psychological theories developed but how they have been applied and practiced. The text is unique in its focus on connecting the historical development of psychology
Title |
History of psychology 101 / David C. Devonis. |
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Edition |
1st ed. |
Publisher |
New York : Springer Publishing Company |
Creation Date |
2014 |
Notes |
Description based upon print version of record. Includes bibliographical references and index. English |
Content |
Cover Title Copyright Contents Preface Prologue Prelude in 1909 The World in 1909 The United States in 1909 Psychology in 1909 The Black Family History: A Collective Biography Chapter 1: The 1920's Theoretical Psychology in the 1920's Applied Psychology in the 1920's Psychotherapy in the 1920's The Family Story: Two Teenagers Chapter 2: The 1930's Theoretical Psychology in the 1930's Applied Psychology in the 1930's Psychotherapy in the 1930's The Family Story: Adjusting to Adversity Chapter 3: The 1940's The Psychological Coalition Forms The Family Story: War and Peace Chapter 4: The 1950's The Psychological Coalition's First Decade The Family Story: A Holding Pattern in the Jet Age Chapter 5: The 1960's The Psychological Coalition in the 1960's The Family Story: A Time of Great Changes Chapter 6: The 1970's The Psychological Coalition in the 1970's The Family Story 1970's: An End, the Middle , and a Beginning Chapter 7: The 1980's The 1980's: The Inclusive Coalition The Family Story: Self-Discoveries Chapter 8: The 1990's and Beyond The Psychological Coalition in the 1990's and Beyond: Fractured, or Resilient? The Family Story: The Fifth Generation Epilogue: An Interview Appendix I: Some Notes on the Characters The characters themselves Their Family Name Rosa Harry and Donald Helen, Carolyn, and Juana The Places Appendix II: Suggestions for Further Reading References Index |
Series |
Psych 101 Series |
Extent |
1 online resource (302 p.) |
Language |
English |
Copyright Date |
©2014 |
National Library system number |
997010711526505171 |
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