APSARA KATUWAL DANGOL Critical Psychology emphasizes critical theory as it challenges the mainstream of psychology.It includes a variety of approaches that challenges the key assumptions, values, and practices in the mainstream of psychology. The mainstream of psychology deals with psychology which is practiced by field's dominant professionals, institutions, and professionals. It focuses on preventing and treating psychopathology. How it was originated? Critical Psychology started from 19th century. This term was used in Berlin, 1970. German Student Movement (Movement of 1968) took place in West Germany against west governments and poor living conditions of students. In student's revolt, Marx's Critique of Political Economy played an important role. Klaus Holzkamp also played important role in raising up the concept of Critical Psychology. He is also considered as the theoretical founder of Critical Psychology after publishing his book " Foundat...
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