Events
Charles Darwin published the On the Origin of Species, detailing his view of evolution and expanding on the theory of ‘Survival of the fittest.’French physician Paul Broca discovered an area in the left frontal lobe that plays a key role in language developmentSir Francis Galton, Influenced by Charles Darwin’s ‘Origin of the Species,’ publishes ‘Hereditary Genius,’ and argues that intellectual abilities are biological in natureCarl Wernicke published his work on the frontal lobe, detailing that damage to a specific area damages the ability to understand or produce languageG. Stanley Hall received the first American Ph.D. in psychology. He later founded the American Psychological AssociationWilhelm Wundt founded the first formal laboratory of Psychology at the University of Leipzig, marking the formal beginning of the study of human emotions, behaviors, and cognitionsThe first laboratory of psychology in America is established at Johns Hopkins UniversityHerman Ebbinghaus introduced the nonsense syllable as a means to study memory processesSigmund Freud began performing therapy in Vienna, marking the beginning of personality theoryThe term “Mental Tests” was coined by James Cattell, beginning the specialization in psychology now known as psychological assessmentSir Francis Galton developed the technique known as the correlation to better understand the interrelationships in his intelligence studies.William James published ‘Principles of Psychology,’ that later became the foundation for functionalismNew York State passed the State Care Act, ordering indigent mentally ill patients out of poor-houses and into state hospitals for treatment and developing the first institution in the U.S. for psychiatric researchFoundation of the American Psychological Association (APA) headed by G. Stanley Hall, with an initial membership of 42Alfred Binet founded the first laboratory of psychodiagnosisWritings by John Dewey began the school of thought known as functionalismThe first psychological clinic was developed at the University of Pennsylvania marking the birth of clinical psychologyEdward Thorndike developed the ‘Law of Effect,’ arguing that “a stimulus-response chain is strengthened if the outcome of that chain is positive."Sigmund Freud published ‘Interpretation of Dreams’ marking the beginning of Psychoanalytic ThoughtThe British Psychological Society was foundedAlfred Binet’s Intelligence Test was published in FranceThe Journal of Abnormal Psychology was founded by Morton PrinceIvan Pavlov published the first studies on Classical ConditioningAlfred Adler left Freud’s Psychoanalytic Group to form his own school of thought, accusing Freud of overemphasizing sexuality and basing his theory on his own childhoodEdward Thorndike published first article on animal intelligence leading to the theory of Operant ConditioningWilliam Stern developed the original formula for the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) after studying the scores on Binet’s intelligence testMax Wertheimer published research on the perception of movement, marking the beginnings of Gestalt PsychologyJohn E. Watson published ‘Psychology as a Behaviorist Views It’ marking the beginnings of Behavioral PsychologyCarl G. Jung departed from Freudian views and developed his own theories citing Freud’s inability to acknowledge religion and spirituality. His new school of thought became known as Analytical PsychologyStanford-Binet intelligence test was published in the United StatesRobert Yerkes (President of APA at the time) developed the Army Alpha and Beta Tests to measure intelligence in a group format. The tests were adopted for use with all new recruits in the U.S. military a year laterJohn B. Watson and Rosalie Rayner published the Little Albert experiments, demonstrating that fear could be classically conditionedPsychological Corporation launched the first psychological test development company, not only commercializing psychological testing, but allowing testing to take place at offices and clinics rather than only at universities and research facilitiesWolfgang Kohler published ‘The Mentality of Apes’ which became a major component of Gestalt PsychologyAnna Freud, daughter of Sigmund Freud, published her first book expanding her father’s ideas in the treatment of childrenWolfgang Kohler criticizes behaviorism in his publication on Gestalt PsychologyJean Piaget published ‘The Moral Judgment of Children’ beginning his popularity as the leading theorist in cognitive developmentWalter B. Cannon coined the term homeostasis and began research on the fight or flight phenomenonThematic Apperception Test (TAT) was published by Henry MurrayEgas Moniz published his work on frontal lobotomies as a treatment for mental illnessElectroshock therapy was first used on a human patientWechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Test was published which eventually became the most widely used intellectual assessmentThe Canadian Psychological Associated was foundedCarl Rogers published ‘Counseling and Psychotherapy’ suggesting that respect and a non-judgmental approach to therapy is the foundation for effective treatment of mental health issuesJean Piaget published ‘Psychology of Intelligence’ discussing his theories of cognitive developmentMinnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) was developed and fast became the most widely researched and widely accepted psychological assessment deviceThe state of Connecticut passed licensure legislation for psychologists, becoming the first state to recognize psychology as a protected practice oriented professionThe Journal of Clinical Psychology was foundedKaren Horney published her feministic views of psychoanalytic theory, marking the beginning of feminismBoulder Conference outlines scientist-practitioner model of clinical psychology, looking at the M.D. versus Ph.D. used by medical providers and researchers, respectivelyErik Erikson published ‘Childhood and Society,’ where he expands Freud’s Theory to include social aspects of personality development across the lifespanA study on psychotherapy efficacy was published by Hans Eysenck suggesting that therapy is no more effective that no treatment at all. This prompted an onslaught of outcome studies which have since shown psychotherapy to be an effective treatment for mental illnessThe Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) was published by The American Psychiatric Association marking the beginning of modern mental illness classificationChlorpromazine (Thorazine) first used in the treatment of schizophreniaB.F. Skinner outlined behavioral therapy, lending support for behavioral psychology via research in the literatureCode of Ethics for Psychologists was developed by the American Psychological AssociationAbraham Maslow helped to found Humanistic Psychology and later developed his famous Hierarchy of NeedsLeon Festinger proposed his theory of ‘Cognitive Dissonance’ and later became an influence figure in Social PsychologyJohn Berry introduced the importance of cross-cultural research bringing diversity into the forefront of psychological research and applicationCarl Rogers published ‘On Becoming a Person,’ marking a powerful change in how treatment for mental health issues is conductedAlfred Bandura introduced the idea of Observational Learning on the development of personalityLawrence Kolberg introduced his ideas for the sequencing of morality developmentAaron Beck published a psychological model of depression suggesting that thoughts play a significant role in the development and maintenance of depressionDSM II was published by the American Psychiatric AssociationFirst Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) professional degree program in Clinical Psychology was established in the Department of Psychology at The University of Illinois – Urbana/ChampaignJoseph Wolpe published ‘The Practice of Behavior Therapy.'First Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) awarded (from The University of Illinois – Urbana/Champaign)APA endorsed the Psy.D. degree for professional practice in psychologyDSM III published by the American Psychiatric AssociationHoward Gardner (professor at Harvard University) introduced his theory of multiple intelligence, arguing that intelligence is something to be used to improve lives not to measure and quantify human beingsAmerican Psychological Society establishedThe emergence of managed care prompts the APA to become more political, leading to the idea of Prescribing Psychologists and equity in mental health coverageDSM IV published by the American Psychiatric AssociationFirst Psychologists prescribe medication through the U.S. military’s psychopharmacology programDeep Blue, the supercomputer at the time, beats the World’s best chess player, Kasparov, marking a milestone in the development of artificial intelligencePsychology advances to the technological age with the emergence of e-therapyPsychologists in Guam gain prescription privileges for psychotropic medicationNew Mexico becomes the first state to pass legislation allowing licensed psychologists to prescribe psychotropic medicationThe push for mental health parity gets the attention of the White House as President George W. Bush promotes legislation that would guarantee comprehensive mental health coveragePlato suggested that the brain is the mechanism of mental processesAristotle suggested that the heart is the mechanism of mental processes.Franz Mesmer detailed his cure for some mental illness, originally called mesmerism and now known as hypnosisPhilippe Pinel released the first mental patients from confinement in the first massive movement for more humane treatment of the mentally illFranz Gall wrote about phrenology (the idea that a person’s skull shape and placement of bumps on the head can reveal personality traitsErnst Heinrich Weber published his perception theory of ‘Just Noticeable DIfference,’ now known as Weber’s LawPhineas Gage suffered brain damage when an iron pole pierces his brain. His personality was changed but his intellect remained intact suggesting that an area of the brain plays a role in personality
Comments