A Brief History of Psychology: From Plato to Pavlov

Before we dive into all the particulars of modern psychology and its research methods, we need to get a little context. When was psychology first developed, and by whom? Was it scientific at that time, or more philosophical? Who was the first to coin the term “psychologist“ as a profession? There are so many figures to discuss! Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Wilhelm Wundt, Sigmund Freud, and more! Let’s check out the history of psychology. Script by Caitlyn Finton Watch the whole Psychology playlist: