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Charles Darwin published the On the Origin of Species, detailing his view of evolution and expanding on the theory of ‘Survival of the fittest’
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Wilhelm Wundt founded the first formal laboratory of Psychology at the University of Leipzig, marking the formal beginning of the study of human emotions, behaviors, and cognitions.
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The first laboratory of psychology in America is established at Johns Hopkins University.
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Sigmund Freud began performing therapy in Vienna, marking the beginning of personality theory.
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The term “Mental Tests” was coined by James Cattell, beginning the specialization in psychology now known as psychological assessment.
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Alfred Binet founded the first laboratory of psychodiagnosis.
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The first psychological clinic was developed at the University of Pennsylvania marking the birth of clinical psychology.
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Sigmund Freud published ‘Interpretation of Dreams’ marking the beginning of Psychoanalytic Thought.
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The British Psychological Society was founded.
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Alfred Binet’s Intelligence Test was published in France.
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Ivan Pavlov published the first studies on Classical Conditioning.
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The Journal of Abnormal Psychology was founded by Morton Prince.
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William Stern developed the original formula for the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) after studying the scores on Binet’s intelligence test.
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John E. Watson published ‘Psychology as a Behaviorist Views It’ marking the beginnings of Behavioral Psychology.
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Carl G. Jung departed from Freudian views and developed his own theories citing Freud’s inability to acknowledge religion and spirituality. His new school of thought became known as Analytical Psychology.
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Stanford-Binet intelligence test was published in the United States.
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Anna Freud, daughter of Sigmund Freud, published her first book expanding her father’s ideas in the treatment of children.
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Walter B. Cannon coined the term homeostasis and began research on the fight or flight phenomenon.
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The Canadian Psychological Associated was founded.
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Carl Rogers published ‘Counseling and Psychotherapy’ suggesting that respect and a non-judgmental approach to therapy is the foundation for effective treatment of mental health issues.
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Jean Piaget published ‘Psychology of Intelligence’ discussing his theories of cognitive development.
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Erik Erikson published ‘Childhood and Society,’ where he expands Freud’s Theory to include social aspects of personality development across the lifespan.
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B.F. Skinner outlined behavioral therapy, lending support for behavioral psychology via research in the literature.
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Alfred Bandura introduced the idea of Observational Learning on the development of personality.
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APA endorsed the Psy.D. degree for professional practice in psychology.
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Howard Gardner (professor at Harvard University) introduced his theory of multiple intelligence, arguing that intelligence is something to be used to improve lives not to measure and quantify human beings.
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American Psychological Society established.
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DSM IV published by the American Psychiatric Association.
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First Psychologists prescribe medication through the U.S. military’s psychopharmacology program.
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New Mexico becomes the first state to pass legislation allowing licensed psychologists to prescribe psychotropic medication.
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The push for mental health parity gets the attention of the White House as President George W. Bush promotes legislation that would guarantee comprehensive mental health coverage.
