Psychoanalysis Sigmund an Austrian physician, and his followers emphasized the importance of the unconscious mind and its effects on human behavior Behaviorists Watson and later Skinner emphasized the study of overt behavior as the subject matter of scientific psychology. Ivan Pavlov a Russian Physiologist, James Watson and Skinner were all instrumental in developing the science of psychology and emphasized behavior instead of mind or mental thoughts. From 1920 to 1960, psychology in the US was heavily oriented towards behaviorism. Humanistic Psychology Maslow and Rogers emphasized current environmental influences on our growth potential and our need for love and acceptance. Psychology Today We define psychology as the scientific study of behavior (what we do) and mental processes (inner thoughts and feelings).
Psychoanalysis Sigmund an Austrian physician, and his followers emphasized the importance of the unconscious mind and its effects on human behavior Behaviorists Watson and later Skinner emphasized the study of overt behavior as the subject matter of scientific psychology. Ivan Pavlov a Russian Physiologist, James Watson and Skinner were all instrumental in developing the science of psychology and emphasized behavior instead of mind or mental thoughts. From 1920 to 1960, psychology in the US was heavily oriented towards behaviorism. Humanistic Psychology Maslow and Rogers emphasized current environmental influences on our growth potential and our need for love and acceptance. Psychology Today We define psychology as the scientific study of behavior (what we do) and mental processes (inner thoughts and feelings).
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