John B. Watson By jennifer.kramer Jan 9, 1878 John B. Watson was born. Watson was born in Greenville, South Carolina. Jan 1, 1891 Watson's father left the family. Jan 1, 1894 Got acceptance from Furman University. Jan 1, 1899 Graduated from Furman University. Jan 1, 1900 Began studying at Chicago University. Jan 1, 1901 Watson majored in psychology and minored in philosophy and neurology at the University of Chicago. Jan 2, 1901 He married Mary Ikes. Jan 1, 1903 Graduated from Chicago University with a PhD in experimental psychology. Jan 1, 1905 Dr. Watson's first child, Mary, was born. Jan 1, 1905 Enrolled at John Hopkins University. Jan 1, 1906 Watson was hired as an instructor at the University of Chicago Jan 1, 1907 Watson was hired as an associate professor of psychology at John Hopkins University. It was here that he became known as the Founder of Behaviorism. Jan 1, 1914 He published Behavior: An Introduction to Comparative Psychology. Jan 1, 1914 Watson became the President of the American Psychological Association. Jan 1, 1916 Dr. Watson began his study on mental illnesses. Jan 1, 1919 Watson published Psychology From the Standpoint of a Behaviorists. Jan 1, 1920 Watson was dismissed from John Hopkins University Jan 1, 1920 He published the "Little Albert" Experiment. Jan 1, 1921 Moved to New York. Jan 1, 1924 Watson became Vice President of J Walter Thompson Agency. Jan 1, 1924 He published Behaviorism. Jan 1, 1928 Watson published the Psychological Care of Infant and Child. Jan 1, 1945 He retired as Vice President of William Esty Agency. Jan 1, 1957 John Watson was awarded the gold medal from the American Psychological Association for his contributions to the field of psychology. Sep 25, 1958 Watson died in New York City.
