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A common example of the paradox of progress in psychology is the increasing use of technology for mental health treatment. While technology offers more accessible and innovative ways to deliver therapy, there are concerns about privacy, data security, and the potential loss of the human connection in therapy sessions – which can in turn affect the therapeutic outcome.
John B. Watson is the psychologist who dismissed introspection and redefined psychology as the scientific study of observable behavior. This shift in focus gave rise to the behaviorist school of psychology.
The application of the scientific method to questions about behavior and mental processes began in the late 19th century with the establishment of psychology as a formal scientific discipline by researchers such as Wilhelm Wundt and William James. This gave rise to the field of experimental psychology, which emphasized empirical observation, controlled experimentation, and the formulation of hypotheses to study human behavior and mental processes.
Wilhelm Wundt, a German psychologist, is credited with giving the name "structuralism" to the early psychological approach of identifying the structures of the human mind. He founded the first psychology laboratory in 1879, where he conducted research on consciousness and perception.
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The evolutionary perspective was influenced by various historical factors, including Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. This perspective gained prominence in the late 19th century as scientists sought to understand human behavior within the context of biological adaptation and natural selection. Additionally, the work of early psychologists such as William James and Herbert Spencer also contributed to the development of the evolutionary perspective in psychology.