The word psychology itself derives from two Greek words: psyche, which means breath, spirit, or soul; and logia, referring to the study of something. As a philosophical concept indicating a science focused on the mind and human behavior, it existed in Greece beginning with the pre-Socratics, but also in other ancient cultures of countries such as Egypt, Persia, China, and India.
The more modern approach of psychology as a biological science only originated in the 1800s, however, when French scientist Pierre Cabanis began interpreting human psychological responses in light of purely physical functions, publishing an article to this effect in 1802. Then in 1879, German psychologist Wilhelm Wundt established the first laboratory solely for psychological research at Leipzig University. This earned him his title as the father of psychology.
About Jason Strober: After studying Psychology, Symbolic Systems, and Computer Science at Stanford University, he continued there with a master's degree at the Graduate School of Business. Subsequently, he launched himself as an entrepreneur, creating several successful companies, including FocaLink Communications/AdKnowledge and TreasureGames, Inc. Now he serves as Vice President of Product Development and Design for his latest business, 280 Media.
The more modern approach of psychology as a biological science only originated in the 1800s, however, when French scientist Pierre Cabanis began interpreting human psychological responses in light of purely physical functions, publishing an article to this effect in 1802. Then in 1879, German psychologist Wilhelm Wundt established the first laboratory solely for psychological research at Leipzig University. This earned him his title as the father of psychology.
About Jason Strober: After studying Psychology, Symbolic Systems, and Computer Science at Stanford University, he continued there with a master's degree at the Graduate School of Business. Subsequently, he launched himself as an entrepreneur, creating several successful companies, including FocaLink Communications/AdKnowledge and TreasureGames, Inc. Now he serves as Vice President of Product Development and Design for his latest business, 280 Media.
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