Brain

Contributors To Abnormal Psychology in the 20th Century

By Ponyango

  • Alfred Binet's Intelligence Test published

    Alfred Binet's Intelligence Test published

  • Ivan Pavlov published the first studies on classical conditioning

    Ivan Pavlov published the first studies on classical conditioning

  • Edward thondike published first article on animal intelligence leading to theory of operant conditioning.

    Edward thondike published first article on animal intelligence leading to theory of operant conditioning.

  • Alfred Adler forms his own school of thought.

    Alfred Adler forms his own school of thought.
    Alfred Addler forms his own school of thought.

  • John B watson and rosaline Rayner published the little Albert experiments, demonstrtaing that fear could be classically conditioned.

    John B watson and rosaline Rayner published the little Albert experiments, demonstrtaing that fear could be classically conditioned.

  • Wolfang Kohler published the Mentality of Apes which became major component of Gestalt Psychology

    Wolfang Kohler published the Mentality of Apes which became major component of Gestalt Psychology

  • Walter B Cannon coined the term homeostasis and began research on the fight or flight phenomenon

    Walter B Cannon coined the term homeostasis and began research on the fight or flight phenomenon

  • Egas Moniz published his work on frontal lobotomies as a treatment for mental illness.

    Egas Moniz published his work on frontal lobotomies as a treatment for mental illness.

  • Carl Rogers published "Counselling and Psychotherapy" suggesting that respect and non-judgemental approach to therapy is the foundation for effective treatment of mental health issues.

    Carl Rogers published "Counselling and Psychotherapy" suggesting that respect and non-judgemental approach to therapy is the foundation for effective treatment of mental health issues.

  • B.F skinner outlined behavioral therapy. lending support for behavioral psychology via research in literature

    B.F skinner outlined behavioral therapy. lending support for behavioral psychology via research in literature

  • Carl Rogers published " On Becoming a person", making powerful change in how treatment for mental health issues is conducted

    Carl Rogers published " On Becoming a person", making powerful change in how treatment for mental health issues is conducted

  • President George W. Bush promotes legislation that would gurantee comprehensive mental health coverage.

    President George W. Bush promotes legislation that would gurantee comprehensive mental health coverage.