Question

Why study the history of psychology, why is it important?

What is the study of historical science?

What is psychology in general?

Answer 1

* The study of history of psychology is important because it gives us an understanding that how various concepts of psychology came into existence. This knowledge forms the base for the present knowledge and future studies. It helps to eliminate the mistakes of the past and to carry forward the strengths into the current and future studies of psychology. Thus, study of history of psychology gives an in-depth knowledge of the subject for it's analysis and correction.

* The study of historical science is the study of history of science. It includes the the study of past of both natural and social sciences. It studies the evolution and development of scientific knowledge from a historical perspective.

* Psychology deals with the study of human mind and it's various aspects as behavior, emotions, perception and cognition. In general psychology helps to understand the human mind and it various processes.