The breadth and diversity of psychology can be seen by looking as some of its best-known thinkers. While each theorist may have been part of an overriding school of thought, each brought a unique and individual voice and perspective to the field of psychology. read more
Wilhelm Wundt is probably the most influential psychologist. Most every PhD in psychology, if you go back in their academic genealogy (who say I did my PhD with and who that person did their PhD with etc) goes back to Wundt. Wundt was the first experimental psychologist. If you don’t go back to Wundt, you go back to William James. read more
Regardless of your thoughts on Peterson, it seems pretty strange that you wouldn’t include him on a list of influential psychologists. None of my (non-psychologist) friends will recognise any of the names on the list, but a few have heard of Peterson. read more
Understanding how human behaviors affect the workplace is the main objective of industrial and organizational psychology, also known as I/O psychology. I/O psychologists study factors that promote motivation, team work and productivity, as well as management practices that improve employee’s performance. read more