Apr 18, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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PSY 4010 - History and Systems of Psychology


Comparative, historical review of major conceptual orientations in psychology within last century. Includes analysis of important philosophy of science issues bearing on psychology, such as nature of theory, observation, explanation, and some specialized topics especially pertinent to psychology.

Requisites: 14 Hours in PSY including 101D or 1010
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to evaluate contemporary psychology and its potential future, within the contexts of its antecedents.
  • Students will be able to discuss the methods of historical research as it relates to explicating psychological concepts.
  • Students will be able to describe the key contribution and major figures in the history of psychology.
  • Students will be able to discuss the major historical disciplines of psychology including structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, gestalt psychology, psychoanalysis, and cognitive psychology.
  • Students will be able to explain the history of the diagnosing and treatment of those with mental disorders.



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