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Abraham Maslow

“Father of Humanistic Psychology” that emphasizes the growth potential that all people have

William James

His book The Principles of Psychology is considered one of the most classic and influential tests in psychology’s history

Margaret Floy Washburn

First woman to receive a Ph.D in psychology

Sigmund Freud

Developed the field of psychoanalysis, that psychological disturbances are cause by personal unconscious conflicts from one’s past

Martin Seligman

A leading psychologist in the field of positive psychology. Developed the PERMA model which is a measurement of our well-being.

Wilhelm Wundt

Established the first true experimental laboratory in modern psychology

Albert Bandura

Developed the Social Learning Theory that states humans (especially children) are capable of learning through observation and modeling

Carl Rogers

Believed that people are “born good”. His client-centered therapy focuses on the benefits of creating a more supportive atmosphere between psychologist and patient during therapy

Mary Calkins

First woman to complete the Ph.D requirements for psychology

Albert Ellis

Developed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, one of the most effective therapeutic approaches today

G. Stanley Hall

Founded, and was the first president of, the American Psychological Assosciation

Dorothea Dix

Led the reform movement that promoted therapy and rehabilitation at Mental Health facilities over the stigma of being placed in a “mental asylum”

Jean Piaget

First psychologist to study and catalog the developmental mental milestones of babies and children up to their teenage years

B.F. Skinner

Discovered operant conditioning, a behavioral learning method that focuses on using rewards and punishments to promote desired behaviors

Jorn Watson

Conducted the unethical “little Albert “ experiment that taught us about classical conditioning in humans

Ivlan Pavlov

Discovered classical conditioning through his research using dogs