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The first laboratory of psychology in America is established at Johns Hopkins University.
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Sigmund Freud began performing therapy in Vienna, marking the beginning of personality theory.
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New 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 research.
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The Journal of Abnormal Psychology was founded by Morton Prince
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John E. Watson published 'Psychology as a Behaviorist Views It' marking the beginnings of Behavioral Psychology.
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Jean Piaget published 'The Moral Judgment of Children' beginning his popularity as the leading theorist in cognitive development.
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Carl Rogers published 'Counseling and Psychotherapy' suggesting that respect and a non-judgmental approach to therapy is the foundation for effective treatment of mental health issues.
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Erik Erikson published 'Childhood and Society,' where he expands Freud's Theory to include social aspects of personality development across the lifespan.
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B.F. Skinner outlined behavioral therapy, lending support for behavioral psychology via research in the literature.
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Abraham Maslow helped to found Humanistic Psychology and later developed his famous Hierarchy of Needs.
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Lawrence Kolberg introduced his ideas for the sequencing of morality development.
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Howard 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 beings.
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Howard 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 beings.
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The 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 coverage.