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PY 240 History of Psychology

This lecture course presents the historical context of psychology, most notably its origins in philosophy and physiology. The course discusses the lives and social-political context of major contributors to the development of psychology, intellectual schools of psychology, fields of psychology, theories of psychology, controversies in psychology, and the transition from theory to application.

Prerequisite: PY 111  or equivalent