1.

Kurt Lewin
Lewin is known as the father of modern social psychology because of his pioneering
work that utilized scientific methods and experimentation to look as social behavior. Lewin was a
seminal theorist whose enduring impact on psychology makes him one of the preeminent
psychologists of the 20th-century.
2. Erik Erikson
Erik Erikson's stage theory of psychosocial development helped create interest and
research on human development through the lifespan. An ego psychologist who studied with
Anna Freud, Erikson expanded psychoanalytic theory by exploring development throughout the
life, including events of childhood, adulthood, and old age.
3. William James
Psychologist and philosopher William James is often referred to as the father of
American psychology. His 1200-page text, The Principles of Psychology, became a classic on the
subject and his teachings and writings helped establish psychology as a science. In addition,
James contributed to functionalism, pragmatism, and influenced many students of psychology
during his 35-year teaching career.
4. Jaime Licauco or Jimmy Licauco
Is a popularly known parapsychology, management practitioner and even author in the
Philippines. His merits include being the Founder and President of an institute called the Inner
Mind Development Institute, which specializes in parapsychology, metaphysics and philosophy.
5. Virgilio Enriquez
Enriquez is renowned for being the Father of Filipino Psychologyfrom the National
Organization of Filipino Psychology which he established himself in 1975.
6. Tetchie Agbayani
An unlikely candidate for a list of famous psychologists due to her past as a model for the
X-rated Playboy brand, decided to study full time to become a psychology teacher in school,
whilst doing part time acting. She plans to obtain her PHD in Psychology and begin clinical
practice. All this aside, she also plans to write an advice column for those in need with mental
health or psychological problems.