Psychology's History

By luisgarcia_57
  • First psychological exams
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    First psychological exams

    Conducted by Chinese rulers
  • 800

    One of the first descriptions of mental ilness

    Described by persian Doctor Muhammad ibn Zakaria al-Rhazes
  • Term Psychology is definded.
    1500

    Term Psychology is definded.

    Psychology: The science of behaviour and mental processes
  • Psychology practice is established

    Psychology practice is established

  • Scientific Psychology starts

    Scientific Psychology starts

    In Germany, when Wihlem Wundt set up the first psychology laboratory at the University of Leipzig
  • Firts true psychology textbook

    Firts true psychology textbook

    Principles of Physiological Psychology, written by Wilhelm Wundt
  • Sigmund Freud

    Sigmund Freud

    He began his own practice, specializing in nervous disorders
  • The Principles of Psychology

    The Principles of Psychology

    Published by William James.
    Defining psychology as "The Science of Mental Life"
  • The Interpretation of Dreams

    The Interpretation of Dreams

    Published by Sigmunf Freud.
    He introduced his theory of Psychoanalysis.
  • Freud Death

    Freud Death

    He had jaw cancer and he was assisted in his suicide through morphine injection
  • Behaviorism

    Behaviorism

    The term gained higher profile. Heavy hitters like Ivan Pavlov, John B. Watson, and B.F Skinner ere key players.
  • Behaviour of Organisms

    Behaviour of Organisms

    Published by B.F. Skinner. Ushering the era of Behaviorism.