Psychology is an extensive subject, where learning can be applied to all aspects of an individual and society. The name psychology derives from Greek, Psyche meaning the mind, soul, spirit, and Logos meaning study, (Gross, 2001, p4). This essay will look at how this relatively new subject has developed different approaches and theories throughout the years. Today, several different branches of psychology have also developed and this essay will show some insight into them. Philosophers had …showed first 75 words of 2716 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2716 total…through the years. All the approaches do provide different factors that are all working towards promoting good mental health but they are also shown to be very deterministic and reductionist with the exception of the humanistic approach, which takes into account the different approaches and more importantly free will. As the subject is still relevantly young, there may be in the not too far future, a complete holistic and eclectic approach to this ever-expanding subject.