A Brief History of Psychology: From Plato to Pavlov

The video explores the evolution of psychology from its philosophical roots with ancient Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle, through the Renaissance with Descartes' dualism, to the establishment of experimental psychology by Wilhelm Wundt. It covers various schools of thought, including structuralism, functionalism, Freud's psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and cognitive psychology. The video highlights how psychology has transformed into a diverse field with multiple research areas, emphasizing the importance of understanding its history to appreciate modern psychological concepts.

What is behaviorism and how did it change the focus of psychological study?

How did cognitive psychology emerge and what are its main areas of focus?

Discuss the evolution of psychology from philosophy to a scientific discipline. What were the key milestones?

In what ways do modern psychologists differ from those of the past in their approach to research?