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Refined approach of experimentation through observation
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Greek philosophers set the frame for psychology by discovering that human behavior was controlled more by our mind than by the Gods.
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Rene Descartes disagreed with the dualistic approach of mind and body being 2 separate entities. Argues that the mind controlled the body and together they formed our experiences.
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Francis Galton's writing questioned if behavior is determined by heredity or environment claimed the genius trait ran in families.
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natural selection ; survival of the fittest
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Wilhelm Wundt credited for making psychology its own field of study. Developed introspection, a method of self observation to gather info about the mind.
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non-conscious desires
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Structure of the brain
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William James published "The Principles of Psychology" which focused on the function of the mind and purposes of behavior.
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Products of experience
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The presence of others
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Behavior is a result of your thinking process
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Belief that everyone is inherently good
