The philosophical, methodological and sociological influences that led to the fall of Behaviourism and the rise of Cognitivism.

Posted by londonblackbook on May 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

In order to discuss the fall of behaviourism and the rise of cognitivism as the dominant school of thinking within psychology one must understand what preceded behaviourism and what it was rooted in. For I believe there is a certain cumulative effect in scientific thinking and it is comforting to consider we are not in … Continue reading →

Category History of Psychology

Dr William Sargant – A Battle for the Mind? A One-Sided Battle Certainly

Posted by londonblackbook on March 5, 2011 · 3 Comments 

A leader and a dominating figure in pioneering British Psychiatry

 The latest issue of ‘The Psychologist’ contains an article on the 150 year anniversary of Experimental Psychology that was celebrated last December. It alludes to a BBC4 documentary that was aired in January 2011 entitled The Brain: A Secret History. This documentary focussed on the how Psychologists and Scientists have taken interest in observing and, more … Continue reading →

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