This essay will outline Psychodynamic and Behaviourist theory and attempt to show some fundamental differences between the two.
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This essay will outline Psychodynamic and Behaviourist theory and attempt to show some fundamental differences between the two. Throughout the course of history these two psychological perspectives have been very influential within Psychology and are still in use today. Behaviourism A Brief Overview John B. Watson, an American Psychologist, is regarded as the initial founder of Behaviourism. After studying Psychology at the University of Chicago he continued his studies to become Professor of Psychology at John Hopkins University. His first paper written in 1913 outlined his behaviourist approach to Psychology. Watson ignored approaches concerned with...
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