Foundations of Psychology

The term psychology comes from two Greek words: psyche, meaning soul, and logos, meaning the study of a subject. These ideas allude to the fact that psychology is a study of the mind more so than the body. Psychology's story is one of people attempting to better understand themselves both in thought and behavior.

This topic will help you appreciate how psychology grew from ancient philosophical discussions into a modern science. As you explore an overview of the history of psychology, you will learn about the earliest thinkers of psychology's greatest questions and meet the founders of modern psychological theories.

Essential Questions

• How did humans explain behavior prior to psychology's birth?
  
• Why is Wilhelm Wundt called the "Father of Psychology"?
  
• Who were some of the pioneers of psychology?