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A Beginner's Guide to Psychology

LESSON 1: THE BIRTH OF PSYCHOLOGY

This unit introduces the field of psychology and explains how it developed as a scientific discipline. Students explore the definition and scope of psychology, examine the four goals psychologists pursue, and learn about the historical roots of the field from early philosophers to the first psychology laboratories.

The unit also compares early schools of thought such as structuralism and functionalism, introduces major psychological perspectives used today, and examines the long-standing debate between nature and nurture in shaping human behavior.

LESSON OBJECTIVES

  • What Is Psychology?
  • Major Goals of Psychology
  • Early History of Psychology
  • Structuralism vs. Functionalism
  • Major Psychological Perspectives
  • Nature vs. Nurture Debate

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