Psychology's History

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  • 14

    First psychological exams

    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
  • 1500

    Term Psychology is definded.

    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.