TOPIC: SCHOOL OF THOUGHTS
Definition of school of thoughts:
In psychology, "schools of thought" refer to major theoretical
perspectives that guide how psychologists understand behavior
and mental processes. Here are the main schools of thought.
1. Structuralism (Wilhelm Wundt, Edward Titchener):
Focuses on breaking down mental processes into the most
basic components through introspection.
2. Functionalism (William James):
Emphasizes the purpose of consciousness and behavior—how
mental processes help individuals adapt to their environment.
3. Psychoanalysis (Sigmund Freud):
Explores how unconscious motives and conflicts influence
behavior, often focusing on childhood experiences.
4. Behaviorism (John B. Watson, B.F. Skinner):
Focuses on observable behavior and the ways it's learned
through interactions with the environment.
5. Humanistic Psychology (Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow):
Definition of school of thoughts:
In psychology, "schools of thought" refer to major theoretical
perspectives that guide how psychologists understand behavior
and mental processes. Here are the main schools of thought.
1. Structuralism (Wilhelm Wundt, Edward Titchener):
Focuses on breaking down mental processes into the most
basic components through introspection.
2. Functionalism (William James):
Emphasizes the purpose of consciousness and behavior—how
mental processes help individuals adapt to their environment.
3. Psychoanalysis (Sigmund Freud):
Explores how unconscious motives and conflicts influence
behavior, often focusing on childhood experiences.
4. Behaviorism (John B. Watson, B.F. Skinner):
Focuses on observable behavior and the ways it's learned
through interactions with the environment.
5. Humanistic Psychology (Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow):
