School of thought

Definition

A school of thought in psychology refers to a specific perspective or approach that psychologists use to study and understand human behavior and mental processes.

Related terms

Structuralism:

This school of thought focuses on analyzing the basic elements and structures of conscious experience.

Functionalism:

This school of thought emphasizes the functions and purposes behind human behavior and mental processes.

Behaviorism:

This school of thought focuses on observable behavior as a way to study and understand psychological phenomena.