History of Psychology Course
This course traces psychology's evolution from philosophical origins and early laboratories to contemporary clinical practices. It covers key figures from Freud to CBT pioneers, landmark experiments, ethical developments, and societal influences. Students learn to construct timelines, synthesize historical insights, and apply them to modern professional decision-making in psychology.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This History of Psychology Course provides a focused overview of psychology's development, from ancient philosophical foundations and medical influences to today's research-driven clinical approaches. Participants will create timelines of pivotal events, dissect influential experiments, link theoretical advancements to present-day practices, and hone skills in academic writing, proper citations, and ethical analysis for robust, evidence-supported scholarship.
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Develop skills
- Analyze classic experiments by extracting methods, results, and impacts swiftly.
- Map major theories by tracing evolution from psychoanalysis to CBT applications.
- Build historical timelines by selecting milestones and crafting concise summaries.
- Connect history to ethics by linking past abuses to current professional standards.
- Synthesize sources quickly by integrating theory, data, and context into clear writing.
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