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