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Plato suggested that the brain is the root to all mental processes
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Philippe Pinel released mental patients from confinement, beginning a move for more humane treatment for people struggling mentally
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Paul Broca discovered an area in the left frontal lobe of the brain that has a huge part in our language development
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Herman Ebbinghaus introduced the nonsense syllable as a start to studying memory processes
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William James published 'Principles of Psychology,' creating the foundation of functionalism
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Alfred Binet founded the first laboratory of psych diagnosis
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Sigmund Freud published 'Interpretation of Dreams,' beginning Psychoanalytic Thought
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Psychological Corporation launched the first psychological test development company
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Egas Moniz published his work on frontal lobotomies as a treatment to mental illness
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Electroshock therapy was used for the first time on a patient
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Carl Rogers suggested that respect and a non-judgmental approach to therapy is the basis for effective treatment
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Karen Horney published her feministic views of psychoanalytic theory, soon beginning feminism
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Chlorpromazine was first used to treat schizophrenia
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The first doctor of psychology professional degree program in clinical psychology was established in the department of Psychology at the University of Illinois
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Philip Zimbardo conducted this experiment to illustrate the impact of social roles and situational factors
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First psychologists prescribe medication through the U.S military's psychopharmacology program
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The American Psychological Association releases guidelines for psychological practice with trans and gender nonconforming people
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The COVID-19 pandemic leads to increased focus on mental health globally
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The field of psychology continues to evolve and address new challenges, exploring topics such as AI and its impact on human behavior