1. Psychology in Latin America: Historical reflections and perspectives.
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Sosa, Juan Jose Sanchez and Valderrama-Iturbe, Pablo
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HISTORY of psychology , *PSYCHOLOGISTS , *UNIVERSITIES & colleges , *TRAINING - Abstract
The present paper describes some of the most relevant events in the development of psychology in Latin America. After proposing a synthesis of antecedents, the paper addresses some scientific and professional activities leading to the birth of scientific psychology in several Latin American countries during the last decade of the 19th century. Next, the paper describes the foundation of university-level institutions for education and professional training of psychologists during the first half of the 20th century. Finally, some reflections comment on the mechanisms which led to the creation and maintenance of several scientific communities contributing to a thriving contemporary Latin American psychology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2001
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