PSY 4130 History and Systems of Psychology
3 units
Psychology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Broad overview of the philosophical and scientific background of psychology, notably its epistemology and the birth of Western psychology and its philosophical and scientific development. Coverage of best practices and prominent contributors across cultures and demographic groups. Covers research abuses of vulnerable populations that gave rise to contemporary ethical considerations and efforts to make psychology more inclusive, equitable, and generalizable to a diverse world.
Components:
Lecture
Requirements:
Previously Offered Terms:
Fall
Winter
French Equivalent:
Organized
614 responses
3.61
/ 5
Clear Expectations
307 responses
3.45
/ 5
Learned a Lot
614 responses
3.46
/ 5
Recommend
307 responses
2.40
/ 5
Workload
306 responses
2.56
/ 5
Fair Assessments
611 responses