How do we determine major and minor psychological theories? I have noted a tendency to allocate major status to theories emanating in Europe most of them Jewish and minor to those emanating outside of Europe.Of course withun each group there are hierarchical divisions.Freud is over Adler.American bred functionalism puts James and Dewey on a higher status than Angell and Carr.Re behaviorism,Skinner is upgraded whereas Watson is downgraded.There are splits among gestaltists,humanists,and existentialists.And the Russian dude Vigotsky gets no respect in developmental theory.I have noted a preference to favor theories that emphasize discrete stages than overlappping and interacting phases. Send me something.
Michael Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
