History of PsychologyWith its biographical approach, this text reveals the important scientific accomplishments of psychology through the fascinating lives and careers of the men and women who have made groundbreaking discoveries. Both the successes and the failures of these distinguished psychologists provide a thorough and complete history and show students its relevance to contemporary psychology. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. |
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Psychology and the Ancients | 15 |
Philosophical and Scientific Antecedents of Psychology | 33 |
Early Studies of the Central Nervous System | 81 |
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