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In this lesson, you will read about some of the important figures and discoveries that have greatly advanced the study of human behavior since the early 1900s. After you have explored the online resources, you will discuss what you have learned with your class.
Begin by reading the introductory page A Science Odyssey: Human Behavior.
The following is a list of key figures of the 20th century whose work impacted on or changed the way we view human behavior or treat mental illness. Use the links provided on the A Science Odyssey: Human Behavior page to learn more about these individuals.
Jean-Martin Charcot
Charles Davenport
Sigmund Freud
Frieda Fromm-Reichmann
Harry Harlow
Abraham Maslow
Ivan Pavlov
Wilder Penfield
B.F. Skinner
Roger Sperry
John Watson
Use the links provided at A Science Odyssey: Human Behavior to learn more about the following landmarks in the history of psychology and medical science.
Freud's book, "The Interpretation of Dreams" released
Binet pioneers intelligence testing
Watson launches behaviorist school of psychology
Eugenics movement reaches its height
1923–1952 Piaget describes stages of cognitive development
Moniz develops lobotomy for mental illness
Electroshock therapy introduced
Drug for treating schizophrenia identified
1972–1985 CT scan and MRI introduced
Role of endorphins discovered
Antidepressant Prozac introduced
Search for behavioral genes
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