Early psychological theories

Definition

Early psychological theories refer to the initial explanations and frameworks proposed by psychologists to understand human behavior, cognition, and mental processes. These theories laid the foundation for the development of modern psychology.

Related terms

Structuralism:

This theory focused on understanding the basic elements of consciousness through introspection.

Functionalism:

This theory emphasized studying how mental processes functioned in adapting individuals to their environment.

Behaviorism:

This theory viewed behavior as a result of conditioning influenced by external stimuli.