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Course Structure

Update: The final exam now consists of 100 items, 40% of which are taken from the unit quizzes. In studying for the final exam, it is therefore worthwhile to study the quizzes.

Update (Apr 3, 2007): Introducing PsyConnects the Centre for Psychology's social networking site.

Update: The minimum requirement to pass a unit's quiz has changed from 70% to 80%.

Note: Some students have indicated they have had difficulties in ascertaining the pronounciation of terms and names in the course. A partial solution is use of an online dictionary with an audio interface, like Webster's:

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary

Psychology 375: History of Psychology comprises six units as indicated below. Each unit covers approximately the same amount of material. In some cases, however, the units focus on rather different topics, mainly because the history of psychology is a diverse field. Take the time now to browse through the Study Guide to get an idea of the topics covered in the six units.

Unit Topic Reading Assignment
1 The Evolution of Psychology: From Speculation to Science Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Early Greek Philosophers
2 The Middle Ages, the Beginnings of Science, Empiricism, Sensationalism, and Positivism Chapter 3: After Aristotle: A Search for the Good Life
Chapter 4: The Beginnings of Modern Science and Philosophy
Chapter 5: Empiricism, Sensationalism, and Positivism
3 Rationalism, Romanticism, Existentialism and Early Experimental Psychology Chapter 6: Rationalism
Chapter 7: Romanticism and Existentialism
Chapter 8: Early Developments in Physiology and the Rise of Experimental Psychology
Chapter 9: Volantarism, Structuralism, and Other Early Approaches to Psychology
4 Darwin, Functionalism, and Behaviorism Chapter 10: The Darwinian Influence
Chapter 11: Functionalism
Chapter 12: Behaviorism
5 Neobehaviorism, Gestalt Psychology, and Early Approaches to Mental Illness Chapter 13: Neobehaviorism
Chapter 14: Gestalt Psychology
Chapter 15: Early Diagnosis, Explanation, and Treatment of Mental Illness
6 Psychoanalysis and Humanistic Psychology Chapter 16: Psychoanalysis and Its Early Alternatives
Chapter 17: Humanistic (Third-Force) Psychology




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