History and Philosophy of Psychology

Unit code: PSY370017
Duration: 1 Teaching Period
Contact hours: Recommended 8 hours of study per week

About the unit

This unit provides students with a broad and eclectic view of the history and philosophy of psychology. It surveys a selection of interesting and influential events, people, and ideas and uses these as a focus to critically examine issues that directly and indirectly shape the discipline as it is practiced today.

Students will be able to:

• Describe significant figures, events, and ideas in the history of psychology.
• Interpret the significance of these figures, events, and ideas with respect to their context.
• Identify the impact of these figures, events, and ideas on evolution of psychology as a discipline.
• Critically evaluate the philosophical, social, and scientific basis for psychological concepts and methods.
• Synthesise arguments concerning psychological opinion, theory, and practice.

This unit is found in the Graduate Diploma of Psychology.