In this lecture we will discuss the new psychology and the new psychologist. You will learn the meanings of personalistic and naturalistic theories and their relationship to the zeitgeist. During this topic you may discover that you personally fall into one of these belief categories. As human beings we find ourselves acting in certain ways or adopting different theories than another and we don't understand why. These theories will help put your decision-making and thinking processes into perspective. We will also explore how recent developments in the nineteenth century led to this era being called the new psychology. Psychology has a long history and one may wonder how the new psychology and the new psychologist is considered lately. Additionally, we will explore the difficulties faced by women and minorities when initially attempting to enter the psychological workforce. No one wants to believe that once segregation is outlawed, minorities will continue to be mistreated. However, the story will turn out to be different and show the struggles endured. Personalist thinking has been perceived in many different forms. In the article Historical Roots of Human Analysis by McCauley he provides the definition of personalism as unique ideas that help in the advancement of change in scientific history thanks to great individuals. These great individuals are believed to be the only ones capable of changing the course of history (McCauley, 2008, p.5). Andreas Vesalius is considered one of these great men for his contributions to the study of human anatomy. Vesalius rejected Galen's teaching, providing evidence through his dissections on humans that Galen's theories on human anatomy were inaccurate due to his research conducted on animals. Vesalius' study took center stage... the center of the paper... a nation of different races and genders by mutual agreement and also continues to help understand the individuality of human beings. Experimentation is still widely used in almost every aspect of human relationships. There have been contributions from many great men and women and I'm sure there will be more to come. Works Cited Karl Abraham. (2008, April 2). New World Encyclopedia. Retrieved 01:46, April 8, 2011 from http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Karl_Abraham?oldid=677709.McCauley, K. (2008). Historical roots of human analysis. Ezine articles. Pp 1-4Schultz, D. P. & Schultz, S. E. (2012). A History of Modern Psychology, (10th edition) Belmont, CA:Wadsworth, Cengage LearningWilliam Harvey. (2009, February 16). New World Encyclopedia. Retrieved 12:50 PM, March 30, 2011, from http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org./entry/William_Harvey?oldid=927152.