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Course Objectives:

This class is designed to explore and integrate the historical and theoretical perspectives in Psychology. It is highly recommended for students preparing to enter graduate school, particularly those who are required to take the GRE in Psychology.

Textbook: Thorne, B., & Henley, T. (2005). Connections in the History and Systems of Psychology (3rd Ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
 

Women in Psychology: Mary Whiton Calkins

Up until a few years ago, few students of Psychology had ever heard of Mary Whiton Calkins (1863-1930). Her lack of fame is all the more surprising when one considers her many accomplishments:

• Invention of the paired-associate task for studying learning and memory.

• Establishment of the first psychology laboratory at a women's college (Wellesley).

• Elected as the first woman president of the American Psychological Association (1905) and the American Philosophical Association (1918).

• Elected as the first honorary woman member of the British Psychological Association (1928).

Calkins studied psychology at Harvard as a "guest," since women could not officially register. After completing all requirements for a doctorate at Harvard, and with the strong support of William James and her other professors, Harvard still refused to grant a degree to a woman. They did, however, offer her a degree from Radcliffe, Harvard's college for women. In characteristic style, Calkins politely turned the offer down, citing the fact that she had done the work at Harvard.

Here are a few links to History & Systems resources:

• Today in the History of Psychology: A searchable index of important events and developments in Psychology

• History of Psychology

• Welcome to the History of Psychology Website

• History of Psychology Timeline

• History of Psychology Journal

• Links to History of Psychology Resources

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