Foundations of Psychological Thought: A History of Psychology

Synopsis

This annotated reader for undergraduate courses in the history of psychology exposes students to original, primary materials but includes several unique features that will make the original sources much more accessible, including thematic organization of readings that demonstrate how thinking on major psychological issues evolved. Contemporary as well as historical readings, bring students right up to the present. Introductions and extensive annotations set the context for students and guide them in navigating sometimes complex ideas to help them get the most out of reading the original sources. A Further Reading section and, ideas and study questions to help students reinforce understanding of the excerpts.