History and Systems

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This course is a survey of the historical development of both experimental and clinical psychology. Major systems of psychology include sensory-perceptual psychology (Gestalt), Freudian, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, social, family, humanistic, and existential psychology. Major theorists such as Wundt, Watson, James, Freud, Jung, Sumner, Maslow, Rogers, Skinner, Piaget, Gilligan, and Beck are examined. This course will also discuss the field’s history of discrimination, racism, bias and pathologizing of diverse sexual and gender identities.