§Watson (1913) and later Skinner emphasized the study of overt behavior as the subject matter of scientific psychology.
Watson (1878-1958)
Skinner (1904-1990)
OBJECTIVE 1-4|
Describe the evolution of psychology as defined from 1920s to through today. Ivan
Pavlov the Russian Physiologist, James Watson and Skinner were all
instrumental in developing the science of psychology and emphasized behavior
instead of mind or mental thoughts. From 1920 to 1960, psychology in the US
was heavily oriented towards behaviorism.
