Early Psychology: Fresh Take

  • Define psychology
  • Define structuralism and functionalism
  • Describe the contributions and limitations of key researchers to the development of psychology
  • Define Freud’s psychoanalytical theory
  • Define Gestalt psychology

These Fresh Take pages give you the option to explore additional videos and explanations related to the concepts you’ve just studied in the Learn It and Apply It pages. They are not required, but they can help you:

  • See the material presented in different ways.
  • Hear from new voices and perspectives.
  • Strengthen your understanding of key ideas.

Think of these as a chance to get a “fresh take” on the topic—helpful if you want more context, examples, or clarity before moving on. You may also choose to watch the videos as a review before taking quizzes or exams.

What is Psychology?

Watch this video to learn about the history of psychology, including structuralism, functionalism, evolutionary psychology, and Freudian psychology:

You can view the transcript for “History of Psychology | Psychology” here (opens in new window).

Early History of Psychology

Watch this video to review the timeline of psychology, including major discoveries from the beginning of the discipline to now.

You can view the transcript for “Psychology’s Roots” here (opens in new window).