During the First Half of the Twentieth Century, There Was

question 44

Essay

During the first half of the twentieth century, there was a movement in psychology away from evolutionary thinking. What was the dominant school of thought during this time, and who were its main proponents? Discuss their key ideas and those ideas ran counter to evolutionary thinking.

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Definitions:

De-individuation

A psychological state of decreased self-evaluation and decreased evaluation apprehension causing antinormative and disinhibited behavior.

Stimulation and Crowding

The phenomenon where high levels of stimulation (from noise, people, etc.) can either energize individuals and improve performance or lead to discomfort and decreased performance, depending on context and individual differences.

Zimbardo

Philip Zimbardo, an American psychologist known for his research on social psychology, most notably the Stanford prison experiment.

Community Psychology

A branch of psychology focused on understanding and enhancing the relationships between individuals and their communities to promote well-being.