Today in Psychology (7th October 1927), Ronald David Laing was born. A world renowned psychiatrist and radical thinker whose ideas profoundly challenged the prevailing view concerning the causes and treatment of mental illness. #AbnormalPsychology #psychology #PsychologyStudent #PsychologyFacts

Today in Psychology (6th October 1881), William Thierry Preyer wrote the preface to the first edition of his ground breaking book "Die Seele des Kindes" (The Mind of the Child;) a landmark publication in the history of child psychology. #ChildPsychology #psychology #PsychologyFacts

Discover the psychology behind why your brain loves to dance and how even a simple shuffle in your kitchen can change how you feel. #Psychology #Neuroscience #Dance #Wellbeing #MindBodyConnection #MentalHealth #PositivePsychology #Movement #Happiness #AllAboutPsychology

Today in Psychology (4th October 1894), Edmund Clark Sanford's 'Course in Experimental Psychology' was published. Widely considered to be the first laboratory training manual in American psychology. #psychology #PsychologyStudent #PsychologyMajor #PsychologyFacts

“The History of the Psychoanalytic Movement” by Sigmund Freud Freud’s own account of how psychoanalysis took shape, spread, and his split with Adler and Jung. Read the full article: allaboutpsychology.substack.com/p/psychology... #Psychoanalysis #Freud #Jung #Adler #HistoryOfPsychology

Today in Psychology (3rd October 1890), Volume 2 of William James's classic book 'Principles of Psychology' was published. Principles of Psychology is widely regarded as the most important text in the history of modern psychology. #psychology #PsychologyStudent #PsychologyMajor #PsychologyFacts

Today in Psychology (2nd October 1918), Richard Lester Solomon was born. An influential writer within applied and experimental psychology, Solomon is best known for his published research work on perception, avoidance learning and motivation.

✨ Psychology Maxim of the Day ✨ “Nothing in life is more remarkable than the unnecessary anxiety which we endure, and generally occasion ourselves.” Benjamin Disraeli 👉 Do you agree with Disraeli? How do you keep unnecessary anxiety in check?

Today in the History of Psychology (1st October 1875). In a defining moment in the history of psychology, Wilhelm Wundt's tenure at the University of Leipzig began. #psychology #PsychologyStudent #PsychologyMajor #PsychologyFacts

✨ Why does nostalgia hit so hard? It isn’t just about warm memories of the “good old days.” Research shows nostalgia is far more complex, and much more powerful, than most of us realize. #Nostalgia #Psychology #HumanMind #PositivePsychology #CognitiveScience

Today in Psychology (30th September 1887), 'Elementary Psychology and Education' by Joseph Baldwin was published, a landmark publication in the psychology of education. A pioneering figure in the field, Baldwin became the first professor of Pedagogy at the University of Texas, at Austin in 1891.

Today in Psychology (29th September 1877), Naomi Norsworthy was born. An outstanding teacher and innovative researcher, she was the first woman to graduate with a Ph.D in psychology at Columbia University. www.all-about-psychology.com/women-in-psy... #psychology #PsychologyFacts

Today in Psychology (28th September 1899), Nancy Bayley was born. A pioneering figure in the field of developmental psychology, Bayley is best known for the longitudinal Growth Study, which among other things helped establish standards of physical, motor and behavioral development. #psychology

What if the most powerful form of generosity does not involve money, but attention? In my new article, I explore psychological generosity: giving time, presence, and compassion in small everyday moments. These simple acts can strengthen trust, connection, and well-being. #Psychology #Generosity

Today in Psychology (27th September 1913), Albert Ellis was born. A hugely influential psychotherapist, Ellis is renowned for developing rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). #psychotherapy #psychology #PsychologyStudent #PsychologyMajor

Today in Psychology (26th September 1849), Ivan Pavlov was born. A Nobel prize winning physiologist, Pavlov's groundbreaking work on conditioned reflexes had a profound impact on modern behavioral psychology. #psychology #PsychologyStudent #PsychologyMajor #PsychologyFacts

Today in Psychology (25th September 1863), Edmund Burke Delabarre was born. An eminent psychologist, researcher and academic, Delabarre is best known for his early work on visual phenomena, sensation and the law of contrast. #psychology #PsychologyStudent #PsychologyMajor #PsychologyFacts

Why do early feelings of “not enough” shape so much of our behavior? In this 1927 classic, Alfred Adler explains how a sense of inferiority can fuel a lifelong striving for recognition. I’ve republished the essay in full. #AlfredAdler #IndividualPsychology #InferiorityComplex #Psychology

Today in Psychology (24th September 1971), The late, great Albert Bandura's landmark book "Social Learning Theory" was published in which he set out how new patterns of behavior can be acquired through direct experience or by observing the behavior of others. #psychology #PsychologyFacts

Today in Psychology (23rd September 1892), Norma Estelle Cutts was born. Throughout the course of a long and distinguished career, Cutts wrote widely on a range of topics within an educational context, including, mental hygiene, discipline and intellectual giftedness. #psychology #psychologyfacts

Today in Psych (22nd September 1910), Robert Thorndike was born. A brilliant psychometrician, Thorndike is best known for developing measures of mental and scholastic ability which eventually became known as "Cognitive Ability Tests." www.all-about-psychology.com/psychology-t... #psychology

Psychology shows that fun is not trivial. It fuels learning, creativity, health, and human connection. In my latest article, I explore why fun matters, how it differs from happiness and flow, and simple ways to design more of it into your daily life. #Psychology #Fun #PositivePsychology

Today in Psychology (21st September 1897), Albert Beckham was born. A profoundly influential figure in the field of school psychology, Beckham made a lasting contribution to our understanding of counseling, behavioral problems and life satisfaction within an educational context. #psychology

Today in Psychology (20th Sept 1971), B. F. Skinner was featured on the front cover of Time magazine and was the subject of three cover stories on behavior, titled "Skinner's Utopia: Panacea, or Path to Hell?" "Twin Oaks: On to Walden Two" and "A Skinnerian Innovation: Baby in a Box." #psychology

🧠 Today is National Overthinkers Day. I’ve written an in-depth guide on practical strategies to stop overthinking, from mindfulness and cognitive restructuring to setting aside “worry time.” #NationalOverthinkersDay #psychology

Today in Psychology (18th September 1861), Wilhelm Wundt presented a landmark paper on the personal difference between visual and auditory observation at the Natural Science Conference at Speyer, Germany. #psychology #psychologystudent #psychologymajor #psychologyfacts

Today in Psychology (17th September 1904), Oskar Pfungst began his famous investigation into the case of "Clever Hans," his findings were instrumental in raising the issue of experimenter expectancy effects within research. www.all-about-psychology.com/history-of-p... #psychology

The Dancing Plague of 1518 is one of the most extraordinary episodes of collective behavior in history. I’ve just published an article that traces the hardship, fear, and psychology behind it, and why the story still matters today. 👉 allaboutpsychology.substack.com/p/the-dancin... #Psychology

Today in Psychology (16th September 1885), Karen Horney was born. An eminent psychoanalytic theorist and pioneer within the field of the psychology of women, Karen Horney's ideas helped inform an eclectic mix of areas within mainstream psychology. #psychology #psychologyfacts

Psychology pioneers: Matataro Matsumoto. A profoundly influential figure in the history of Japanese psychology, Matsumoto established experimental psychology laboratories in Tokyo and Kyoto and was instrumental in the founding and organization of the Japanese Psychological Association. #psychology

Today in Psychology (14th September 1907), Solomon Asch was born. A Gestalt psychologist whose classics studies on impressions of personality and social influence were profoundly influential within the field of social psychology. #psychology #psychologystudent #psychologymajor #psychologyfacts

Thomas Szasz’s 1960 essay asks a blunt question: is “mental illness” a disease or a metaphor for problems in living? He separates brain disease from meaning, challenges coercion, and shows how norms shape diagnosis. I’ve republished the classic in full with a brief note for context. #psychology

Today in the History of Psychology (13th September 1890), William James's classic text 'Principles of Psychology' (Volume 1) was published. #psychology #williamjames #psychologystudent #psychologymajor #psychologyfacts

Today in the History of Psychology (12th September 1967), Ulric Neisser's classic book 'Cognitive Psychology' was published. This ground-breaking text firmly established cognitive psychology as a mainstream psychological discipline. #psychology #psychologystudent #psychologymajor #psychologyfacts

Today in Psychology (11th September 1902), Alice Bryan was born. Renowned for unceasing efforts in tackling the marginalization of women in psychology, Bryan founded the National Council of Women Psychologists in 1940. www.all-about-psychology.com/women-in-psy... #psychology #psychologyfacts

Today in Psychology (10th September 1909): one of the most iconic photographs in the field was taken. Among those pictured are Sigmund Freud, Edward Bradford Titchener, Adolf Meyer, Joseph Jastrow, James McKeen Cattell, Ernest Jones, William James, Carl Jung, and G. Stanley Hall. #psychology

Today in psychology (9th September 1890), Kurt Lewin was born. A profoundly influential figure within the field of social psychology, Lewin pioneered the scientific study of group dynamics. #psychology #kurtlewin #psychology #psychologystudent #psychologymajor #psychologyfacts

📱 Ever thought about quitting social media, even just for a while? My latest article gives you a clear, step by step reset plan you can actually follow.

Today in psychology (8th September 1932), the first volume of 'Character and Personality' was published by Duke University. The journal included contributions from, such luminaries as Alfred Adler, Pierre Janet and Carl Jung. #psychology #psychologystudent #psychologymajor #psychologyfacts

Today in Psychology (7th September 1909), under the heading 'The Origin and Development of Psychoanalysis' Sigmund Freud delivered the first of five lectures at Clark University. #sigmundfreud #psychoanalysis #psychology #psychologystudent #psychologymajor #psychologyfacts

Today in Psychology (6th September 1886), Edgar John Rubin was born. Rubin is best known for his research on the roles of figure and ground organization in visual perception; famously illustrated in the 'vase/two faces' figure in 1915. www.all-about-psychology.com/optical-illu...

What goes on inside the mind of a dictator? In 1943, a team of psychologists was asked to do something unprecedented: create a psychological profile of Adolf Hitler. I explore this fascinating study and why it still matters in my latest Substack article.

Today in the History of Psychology (5th September 1889), The first volume of James Mark Baldwin's critically acclaimed 'Handbook of Psychology (Senses and Intellect)' was published. #psychology #psychologystudent #psychologymajor #PsychologyFacts

Today in Psychology (4th September 1929), Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology was formally established. There are now over 1,100 Psi Chi chapters and more than 600,000 lifetime Psi Chi members located worldwide. #psychology #psychologystudent #psychologymajor #PsychologyFacts

Why do poems move us in ways that ordinary words can’t? In my latest article, I explore what psychology tells us about poetry’s unique power, and why even a short verse can change how we see ourselves and the world. #Poetry #Psychology #Creativity #MentalHealth #WellBeing

Today in Psychology (2nd September 1938), B. F. Skinner's first book 'The Behavior of Organisms' was published. VISIT --> www.all-about-psychology.com/bf_skinner.h... to learn all about the life and work of psychology legend B.F. Skinner. #psychology #bfskinner #psychologystudent #psychologymajor

Today Psychology (1st September 1967), Nobel Prize-winning civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., delivered a speech entitled 'The Role of the Behavioral Scientist in the Civil Rights Movement' at the American Psychological Association (APA) Annual Convention in Washington, D.C. #psychology

Did you know Wonder Woman’s famous Lasso of Truth was inspired by a psychologist who helped invent the "lie detector"? I’ve pulled together 5 fabulous facts every psychology lover should know, curious, quirky, and guaranteed to surprise you. #Psychology #FunFacts #PsychologyLovers

Today in Psychology (30th August 1916), Virginia Staudt Sexton was born. Sexton wrote a series of biographical sketches documenting the life and work of such psychology luminaries as Hilda Marley, Christine Ladd-Franklin, Mary Whiton Calkins, Karen Horney, and Margaret Washburn.

Today in the History of Psychology (28th August 1941), Renowned psychoanalyst and social commentator Erich Fromm published his groundbreaking book 'Escape from Freedom.' #psychoanalysis #psychology #PsychologyStudent #PsychologyMajor #PsychologyFacts #authoritarianism