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Plato - Mind is basis of mental process -387 BC
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Aristotle - Heart is the basis of mental process
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Aristotles Suggestion on Heart Mechanism Processes
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creation of Hypnosis
Franz Mesmer detailed his cure for some mental illness, orginally called mesmerism and now known as hypnosis Luke deKay -
First released mental patients
Philippe Pinel released the first metal patients from confinement in the first massive movement for more humane treatment of the mentally ill. Luke deKay -
Franz Gail wrote about phrenology (the idea that a person's skull shape and placement of bumps on the head can reveal personality traits.
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Ernst Heinrich Weber published his perception theory of 'Just Noticeable Difference,' now known as Weber's Law.
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Phineas Gage suffers brain damage- area of brain correlated to personality
Phineas Gage suffered brain damage when an iron pole peirces his brain. His personality was changed but his intellect remaained intact suggesting that an area of the brain plays a role in personality. NLD -
Charles Darwin- On the Origin of Species
Charles Darwin published the On the Origin of Species, detailing his view of evolution and expanding on the theory of 'Survival of the fittest'. NLD -
Key Role of Language Development
French physician Paul Broca discovered an area in the left frontal lobe that plays a key role in language development. K.M.S -
Charles Darwin influenced.
Sir Francis Galton, influenced by Charles Darwin's 'Origin of the Species,' publishes 'Hereditary Genius,' and argues that intellectual ablities are biological in nature. K.M.S -
Carl Wernicke and the Brain
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Wilhelm Wundt Founded The First Formal Lab of PSY
University of Leipzig, marking the formal beginning of the study of human emotions, behaviors and cognitions
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First Psychology Lab
Was established at John Hopkins University
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Introduction Of The Study of Memory Processes
Herman Ebbinghaus introduced the nonsense syllable as means to study Memory Processes
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Beginning of personality theory
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the correlation
developed to better understand the interrelationships in his intelligence studies -MHL -
principles of psycology
became the foundation for functionalism -MHL -
"Mental Tests"
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New York State passed the State Care Act
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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Foundation of the American Psychological Association (APA)
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First laboratory of psychodiagnosis
Alfred Binet foundes the first laboratory of psychodiagnosis.
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School of thought
Writings by John Dewey began the scool of thought known as functionalism.
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1st psychological clinic developed at University of Pennsylvania
The birth of clinical psychology!
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Edward Thorndike "Law of Effect"
Law of Effect- arguing that "a stimulus-response chain is strengthened if the outcome of that chain is positive."
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Sigmund Freud published 'Interception of Dreams' making the beginning of Psychoanalitic thought
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The British Psycological Society was founded
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Alfred Binet's Intelligence Test was first published in France.
Along with collaborator Theodore Simon, Binet developed this test with the special goal of identifying students who needed special help coping with school curricula. -DAR -
The Journal of Abnormal Psychology
Founded by Morton Prince and currently published by the American Psychological Association. -DAR -
Edward Thorndike's animal intelligence article
Edward Thorndike published first article on animal intelligence leading to the theory of Operant Conditioning
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Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Formula
William Stern developed the original formula for the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) after studying the scores on Binet's intelligence test. Formula:
IQ=[Mental Age (MA) / Chronological Age (CA)] X100
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John E. Watson published, "Pshycology as a Behavorist Views it"
John E.Watson published, "Psychology as a Behavorist Views it" marking the beginnings of Behavorial Psycology -
Carl G. Jung opened school of Analytical Psychology
Carl G. Jung departed from freudian views and developed his own theories citing Freuds in ability to acknowledge religion and spirituality. His new school of thought became known as Analytical Psychology -
Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test
published in the United States KCC -
Army Alpha and Beta Tests were developed
Robert 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 US military a year later KCC -
John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayner
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Psychological Corporation launched the first psychological test development company
Not only did they commercialize psychological testing, but they allowed testing to take place at offices and clinics rather than only at universities and research facilities. Group 5- Montana H -
Max Wertheimer
Founder of Gestalt pschology.
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Wolfgang Kohler published 'The Mentality of Apes'
Woflgang Kohler published 'The Mentality of Apes' which became a major component of Gestalt Psychology Group 5- Montana H -
Anna Freud's first published book expanding father's ideas in treatment of chidren.
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Wolfgang Kohler criticizes behaviorism in his publication on Gestalt Psychology
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Jean Piaget published 'The Moral Judgement of Children'
Beginning his popularity as the leading theorist in cognitive development. LNM -
Walter B. Cannon began research on the fight or flight phenomenon.
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Thematic Appreception Test (TAT) was published by Henry Murray. Group 6 Rashawn R -
Frontal Lobotomy
Egas Moniz published his work on frontal lobotomies as a treatment for mental illness. Group 6 Rashawn R -
Electorshock Therapy was first used on a human patient.
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Wechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Test was Published.
This eventually became the most widely used intellectual assessment. EVS -
The Canadian Psychological Association was founded.
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Carl Rogers published ' Counseling and Psychotherapy'
It's sugesting that respect and a nonjudgemental approach to therapy is the foundation for effective treatment of mental health issues. BMK -
MMPI Developed
The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is developed and becomes one of the most widely researched and accepted psychological assessment devices. The types of things that are measured are one's paranoia, depression, and so on. TW -
Jean Piaget published 'Psychology of Intelligence' discussing theories of cognitive development.
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Connecticut Recognizes Psycholgy
The state of Connecticut passed licensure legislation for psychologists, becoming the first state to recognize psychology as a protected practice oriented profession. TW -
Karen Horney's published her feministic views of psychoanalytic theory
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The Journal of Clinical Psychology was founded
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Boulder Conference outlines model of Clinical Psychology
At the 1949 Boulder Conference, the scientist-practitioner model of clinical psychology was outlined. This outline looked at the M. D. versus Ph. D. used by medical providers and researchers. -
Erik Erikson published 'Childhood and Society' where he expands Freud's Theory
Erik Erikson expanded Freud's Theory in his book 'Childhood and Society.' He included aspects of personality development across a lifespan. -
Hans Eysenck
Hans Eysenck suggests that therapy is effective. This causes can major shift in thinking in psychology.
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Chlorpromazine(Thorazine) first used in the treatment of schizophrenia
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Modern Classification of Mental Illness
Modern classification of mental illness is published helping to unify the field. AIS -
Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics for Psychologists was developed by the American Psychological Associaion. -CAT -
B.F. Skinner outlined behavioral therapy
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Humanistic Psychology
Abraham Maslow helped to found Humanistic Psychology and late developed his famous Hierachy of Needs. -CAT -
Cognitive Dissonance
Leon Festinger proposed his theory of 'Cognitive Dissonance' and late became an influence figure in Social Psychology. -CAT -
John Berry: Cross-cultural research
John Berry introduces the importance of cross-cultural research bringing diversity into the forefront of psychological research and application. KN -
Carl Rogers: Mental health treatment
Carl Rogers published 'On Becoming a Person', marking a powerful change in how treatment for mental health issues is conducted.KN. -
Lawrence Kolberg introduced his ideas for the sequencing of morality development.
Moral Development Theory-people progressed moral reasoning through ethnical behavior. Obseved through 6 stages. (BA) -
ALfred Bandura introduced the idea of Observational Learning on the development of personality.
Introduced idea of Personality resulting from interactions with individuals’ biometrics. Theory that individuals who believe they can succeed are more likely than others. (BA) -
Aaron Beck published a Psychological model
Aaron Beck published a psychological model of depression suggesting that thoughts play a significant role in the development and maintenance of depression.
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DSM II was Published
DSM II was published by the American Psychiatric Association.
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First Doctor of Psychology professional degree program
First Doctor of Psychology professional degree program in Clinical Psychology was established in the Department of Psychology at The University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign
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Joseph Wolpe published "The Practice of Behavior Therapy"
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First Doctorate in Psychology
The first Doctorate in Psychology was awarded from the University of Illinois. VET -
APA Endorses the Doctorate of Psychology
The American Psychological Association (APA) endorses the Doctorate of Psychology for professional psychological practice. VET -
DSM III Published by the APA
The DSM III, or Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, was published by the Americal Psychiatric Assosication. VET -
American Psychological Society established
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Emergence of managed care leads to the idea of prescribing psychologists and equity in mental health coverage
The emergence of managed care prompts the APA to become more political, leading to the idea of prescribing psychologists and equity in mental health coverage. -
DSM IV
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First Psychologists prescribe medication through the U.S. military's psychopharmacology program
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Deep Blue beats Kasparov
Deep Blue (chess playing computer) beats World's best chess player, Garry Kasparov, marking a milestone in the development of artificial intelligence. CMH -
Psychologist in Guam gain prescription privileges for psychotropic medication
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new mexico become the first state to pass legislation allowing psychologists to prescribe psychotropic medication
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george bush promotes legalization guarantee comprehensive mental health coverage
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Mentally ill
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American Psychological Association Founded
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Platos Suggestion on Brain Mental Processes
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