The article titled "The evolution of psychology in Sonora: from the associative structure of the situation to the historical structure of being" analyzes the history of psychology in Sonora, Mexico. The author reflects on their experience at the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Veracruz and how this influenced their approach to behavioral psychology. The article highlights the importance of understanding psychological processes and phenomena rather than focusing solely on procedures and theories. The author also mentions the need to evaluate advancements and setbacks in psychology, although they recognize that 44 years is a short period in the scale of human events. The text discusses the history of psychology in Sonora, Mexico. It mentions that in 1976, there was a conflict among professors at the University of Veracruz, which led to the creation of the Center for Human Studies and Development. In 1979, experimental psychology in Xalapa was affected, and many professors moved to ENEP-Iztacala. In 1981, the author arrived in Hermosillo, where psychology developed as a scientific discipline. In 1982, the psychology degree program was created at the University of Sonora. The psychology school has experienced an increase in student demand, leading to the hiring of more professors. However, this increase in size has had unexpected consequences, such as improvisation and rushing. The school has organized various academic meetings and created a psychology journal. Over the years, two distinct academic groups have formed: psychometricians and psychodynamics, and behaviorists and developmental psychologists. Despite the difficulties, some professors have conducted relevant research and publications. The school needs to rebuild and reach agreements to adapt to changes and avoid theoretical rigidity. The text discusses the behavioral study of health, based on the Ribes and Piña model, which has generated numerous articles on AIDS, COVID, and obesity from an epidemiological perspective. It mentions that the contributions of Selye, Hefferline, the Yale group, and Victor Alcaraz regarding chronic diseases have been forgotten. The works of Lilia Encinas and Olimpia Salazar on suicide and prevention are also mentioned, as well as criticisms of a peer tutoring program and a psychological support group for students. Some notable individuals in the field of psychology are mentioned, and the Program for Performance Incentives for Teaching Staff and extrinsic motivation are discussed. Additionally, the creation of a new curriculum in 1998 is mentioned, and its focus on the work of Ribes and López is criticized. The article discusses the state of psychology at the University of Sonora. It mentions that the curriculum has generated criticism and dissatisfaction among teachers and students. The lack of important subjects and the lack of focus on the development of professional competencies are questioned. The proliferation of eclectic schools that do not offer solutions to students' mental problems is also mentioned. It is concluded that changes need to be made to the curriculum and that the communication of psychological science to a wider audience should be encouraged. The article "Remembrances and autobiographical reflections" by Ribes I. (2010) is published in the Journal of the History of Psychology. Other articles and books related to behavior theory and behavior control, written by authors such as Ribes, López, Schwartz, Skinner, and Ulrich, are also mentioned. The article was published by the Institute of Psychological Research at the University of Veracruz in July-December. [Extracted from the article]