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History of Psychology
History of Psychology
PS2
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Mr Martin Humphreys
This module introduces students to the individuals and ideas that have shaped the
way psychology has developed into the discipline it is at the present time. It
encourages students to debate the key issues permeating the discipline of psychology
during the last few centuries.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Understand the key concepts, theories and methods pertaining to this field of learning
2. Apply the findings of Psychology to selected topics in this area - e.g. philosophical beginnings;
structuralism and functionalism; schools of psychology
Understand the development of psychology as the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes.
Pre-requisite Learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
n/a
Indicative Context
General introduction
Origins, foundation and psychophysics
Evolution and the human sciences
Intelligence and psychology
William James and American psychology
Testing and application
Behaviourism
Psychoanalysis – Discipline and method
Cognitive Psychology
Neuropsychology
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Assessment Breakdown
Seminar
Essay
End-of-module exam
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10%
30%
60%
Coursework Breakdown
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Description
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Type
Lecture
Independent Learning
Library
Assignment
Seminar/tutorial
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addressed
% of
Total
Assessment Date
Full-Time Hours per semester
Description
Lecturing input
Self-directed reading and revision
Self and tutor-directed reading of course material
Researching, structuring information, writing up
Interactive discussion about a topic relevant to the course material
Total Workload
Hours
24
100
1
125
Resources
Essential Book Resources
Core
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Fuller R (Ed.) (1995) Seven pioneers of psychology: Behaviour and mind. London:Routledge.
Hergenhahn, B. R. (2009). An Introduction to the History of Psychology (6th Ed.). Wadsworth.
Supplementary
 Benjamin, L. (2009). A history of psychology: original sources and contemporary research (3rd ed).
Blackwell.
 Fuller R, Noonan Walsh, P. & McGinley, P. (1997). A century of psychology; progress, paradigms and
prospects for the new millennium. New York: Basic Books.
 Goodwin, J. (2010). Annotated readings in the history of modern psychology. Wiley.
 Leary, D. E. (1990) (Ed.) Metaphors in the History of Psychology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
 Murphy, G. (1999) An Historical Introduction to Modern Psychology. London: Routledge.
 O’Boyle, C. (2006) History of Psychology: A Cultural Perspective. Hove: Erlbaum.
 Richards, G. (2002) Putting Psychology in its Place: A Critical Historical Overview (2nd Ed.). London:
Routledge (Especially part 1).
 Sheehy, N. (2002) Fifty key thinkers in psychology. London: Routledge.
 Simonton, D. K. (2002) Great Psychologists and their Times. Washington DC: American Psychological
Association.
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Essential Article/Paper Resources
Additional reading will be assigned in class.
Other Resources
Class notes and other resources will be uploaded to Moodle.
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