Psych Discussion Response

Due Sat, 4/29 by 12:00 EST

200 word minimum length replies to the following post:

History can have a lot of influence on any topic or issue that may arise in society.  Related to psychology there is a lot we can learn from history both related to the development of psychology and the behaviors we have seen portrayed by different groups of people throughout history.  One way history can influence psychology is as we have seen throughout this class, the early theories and psychologists who began to put together their ideas from observations as well as experiments being further investigated and developed in today’s time.  By studying the early theories in today’s time, we can apply certain methods and build on them to be able to further understand the mind.  History helps to influence current times by being able to observe others behavior throughout certain scenarios in order for us to learn how to or not to go through similar situations with more insight.  One thing about history is we can always learn from it whether the experience is positive or negative.

One of the most important concepts I have learned in this class is to consider different perspectives.  By keeping an open mind and looking at different sides of a situation I have a better understanding of the situation as well as a more in depth understanding of how to move forward.  This class has looked at so many different theories whether they were liked or not, or if they had a lot to bring to the table or maybe just a small part to incorporate.  By doing this I have learned that while I may not agree with all parts of one theory there may be bits and pieces that are relatable and that can build on my insight to better my understandings of different terms related to psychology, and life in general. 

There are a lot of tools and insight I can take from this class to apply to my own narrative.  By learning about the different history and systems of psychology I not only gained a lot more knowledge, but different perspectives on how to look at different situations throughout life in general.  I have gained knowledge of why humans in general behave in certain ways not only because of a natural instinct to survive but because of the environments they are subject to on a daily basis.  Being able to understand the reason behind a person’s actions and their environment which is a main component in understanding behavior and certain mental disorders and illnesses is a big leg up in being able to help people both suffering from these issues and those affected by their actions recover and regain more emotional balance. I enjoyed working with everyone throughout this class!