Contributions to the History of Psychology: X. Filmed Dialogues with Notable Contributors to Psychology

1969 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard I. Evans
Keyword(s):  
History Of Psychology ◽  
Carl Jung ◽  
Erik Erikson ◽  
Arthur Miller ◽  
Erich Fromm ◽  
Psychology Courses ◽  
History Of ◽  
Ernest Jones

A series of films which involves dialogues with notable contributors to psychology is being completed. Included in the series so far are 30-to 50-min. films featuring Carl Jung, Ernest Jones, Erich Fromm, B. F. Skinner, Erik Erikson, Gardner Murphy, Raymond Cartell, Henry Murray, Nevitt Sanford, Ernest R. Hilgard, Gordon Allport, and playwright Arthur Miller. The rationale for this series is discussed both in terms of its use as an instructional device in psychology courses and its archival value. Also described is the procedure utilized in completing these films.

Influence of Carl Jung and William James on the Origin of Alcoholics Anonymous

2000 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven W. Finlay
Keyword(s):  
Life Events ◽  
Alcoholics Anonymous ◽  
William James ◽  
History Of Psychology ◽  
Carl Jung ◽  
Self Help ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
Carl Gustav Jung ◽  
A Current

Alcoholics Anonymous is probably the most influential self-help organization in the world, with a current worldwide membership approaching 2 million. The origin of the organization has ties to Carl Gustav Jung and William James, 2 very prominent figures in the history of psychology. A brief history of the events that led to the formation of Alcoholics Anonymous is presented, with particular emphasis on the influence of Jung and James. An account of relevant life events of both Jung and James is provided, in addition to a summary of their views on alcoholism and its treatment. Speculation is offered on how the 2 men might view their unsolicited association with the organization.

scholarly journals Psychobiography Training in Psychology in North America: Mapping the Field and Charting a Course

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 459-475 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph G. Ponterotto ◽  
Jason D. Reynolds ◽  
Samantha Morel ◽  
Linda Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
North America ◽  
Psychology Students ◽  
History Of Psychology ◽  
Political Leaders ◽  
Research Results ◽  
The Status ◽  
Psychology Courses ◽  
History Of ◽  
Important Position

Psychobiography holds an important position in the history of psychology, yet little is known about the status of psychobiographical training and dissertation research in psychology departments. This brief report identified psychobiography courses throughout North America and content analyzed a sample of 65 psychobiography dissertations to discern the theories and methods that have most commonly anchored this research. Results identified few psychology courses specifically in psychobiography, with a larger number of courses incorporating psychobiographical and/or narrative elements. With regard to psychobiography dissertations, the majority focused on artists, pioneering psychologists, and political leaders. Theories undergirding psychobiographical studies were most frequently psychoanalytic and psychodynamic. Methodologically, a majority of the dissertations were anchored in constructivist (discovery-oriented) qualitative procedures, with a minority incorporating mixed methods designs. The authors highlight the value of psychobiographical training to psychology students and present avenues and models for incorporating psychobiography into psychology curriculums.

An Undergraduate Course in American Popular Psychology

1998 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-40
Author(s):  
Stephen B. Fried
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
William James ◽  
History Of Psychology ◽  
Course Objectives ◽  
Content Analyses ◽  
Psychology Courses ◽  
History Of ◽  
Psychology Course ◽  
Popular Psychology

In this article, I describe a special topics course in American popular psychology. Course objectives are to (a) trace the history of the popularization of psychology in America; (b) discuss the efforts of the “great popularizers,” including William James, G. Stanley Hall, Hugo Münsterberg, and J. B. Watson; and (c) evaluate the quality of various examples of popular psychology. I emphasize active learning throughout the course. Students read original sources, participate in a variety of exercises, and prepare historical papers or content analyses of popular psychology. I recommend that interested faculty offer such a course or incorporate some of the material on popular psychology into existing history of psychology courses.

Contributions to the History of Psychology: XXXV. Dorothy Burlingham

1984 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 855-863 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Joyce Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Sigmund Freud ◽  
Small Body ◽  
History Of Psychology ◽  
Erik Erikson ◽  
History Of

Almost nothing is known about Manhattan-born Dorothy Tiffany Burlingham, designated by Sigmund Freud as one of his original trusted pioneers, a united small body to guard the kingdom and the policy of the Master. She was instrumental in helping the Freuds leave Austria after the Nazi takeover in 1938. In addition, had it not been for Dorothy Burlingham, psychology might have never known Erik Erikson.

What Students Know about the History of Psychology before Taking the Course

1988 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 204-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce B. Henderson
Keyword(s):  
History Of Psychology ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Careful Attention ◽  
Student Knowledge ◽  
Student Responses ◽  
Psychology Courses ◽  
History Of ◽  
Psychology Course

This article describes the use of a questionnaire at the beginning of a history of psychology course. The questionnaire assesses student knowledge of historical findings, major concepts, and assumptions about the nature of psychology. Responses indicate gaps in students' knowledge that are useful in guiding course instruction. Comparison of student responses with responses by faculty members has stimulated discussions of the need for more careful attention to historical roots and broad conceptual issues in other psychology courses.

Using Personal Construct Theory in Teaching History and Systems of Psychology

1987 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerome J. Tobacyk
Keyword(s):  
Student Involvement ◽  
History Of Psychology ◽  
Personal Construct ◽  
Personal Construct Theory ◽  
Teaching History ◽  
Construct Theory ◽  
Psychology Courses ◽  
History Of

A method for increasing student involvement and understanding in history of psychology courses is described. The method is based on a modification of the Role Construct Repertory Test from Kelly's personal construct theory.

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