• Focus on information process
• Human �Ethinking machine
• Computer model
• Behaviour model
• S-R to S-M (mind)-R-Mind �Eresponse influences mind
• Expectation intervenes
• Back to Plato and Aristotle
• Discussed cognitive ability
• Locke �Etabula rasa mind
• Descartes �Einnate mind
• Wundt 1879 �Ecognitive structure of mind �Ereductionism
• William James �E"stream" of consciousness biological flow
• Precursor to functionalism
• Influenced by Darwin
• Gestalt psychology 1920’s
• Against Wundtian psychology
• Idea committed to James�Eidea
• We cannot break down consciousness
• Phi phenomenon
• Precursor to perception

• Major theorists
• Wundt
• William James
• Tolman �Elatent learning & cognitive map
• Piaget �Ecognitive development & stage theory
• Kohlberg �Emoral development
• Albert Ellis - RET
• View of human nature
• Active and rational
• Determinants of behaviour
• Determined, but not free will
• Primary area of research/focus of study
• Memory and cognition
• Mental structure
• Information processing
• Psycholinguistics
• Types of problem (disorders)
• Mood disorders
• Schizophrenia
• OCD
• Phobias
• Process of change/therapy
• Rational emotive therapy
• Cognitive restructuring

Source:

Rea, Cornelius. Ph.D.; Lectures of A History of a Modern Psychology
Shultz & Shultz. Ph.D; A history of modern psychology