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Key Figures in Psychology: Influential Psychologists and their Contributions

Learn about Wilhelm Wundt, William James, Sigmund Freud, John B. Watson, and B.F. Skinner - pioneers in psychology who shaped the field with their theories and influence. Discover their significant contributions and impact on modern psychology.

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Key Figures in Psychology: Influential Psychologists and their Contributions

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  1. Famous Psychologists

  2. Wilhelm Wundt • Father of modern psychology • Established the first psychology lab • Combined the ideas of objective and subjective feelings

  3. William James • Father of American psychology • “Stream of consciousness” • Experiences determine behavior • Published the first psychology text book

  4. Sigmund Freud • Founded psychoanalysis • Importance of unconscious mind • Most famous psychologist • Patient consultation

  5. John B. Watson • Established behaviorism • Scientific study of observable behavior • Classical conditioning

  6. B.F. Skinner • Behaviorist • Correlation between behavior, punishments, and reinforcement • Operant Conditioning

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