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David Webb

Today in psychology, 8 June 1953, the American Psychological Foundation was formally established. It began with just $310 in early donations. By its 60th anniversary, the APF was awarding nearly $1 million in scholarships and grants to support psychology research. #psychology

Why do we sometimes get in our own way? Not because we want to fail. More often, self-defeating behavior gives us something in the short term, while the cost arrives later. My latest article looks at why these patterns repeat and how we can begin to interrupt them.

Today in the History of Psychology (6th June 1875), Grace Kent was born. A pioneer within the field of clinical assessment, Kent developed the Kent-Rosanoff Association Test; the first test of its kind to incorporate both standardized word association procedures and an 'objective' scoring system.

Journaling can help us give shape to vague feelings and mental clutter. But it can also become rumination if we keep circling the same thoughts. My latest article looks at why journaling helps, why sometimes it doesn’t, and how to begin. #Psychology #Journaling

Today in Psychology (16th June 1863), Friedrich Schumann was born. A physicist turned psychologist, Schumann conducted influential research within the field of visual perception, in particular experimental work on space perception. www.all-about-psychology.com/history-of-p... #psychology

Today in Psychology (14th June 1920), Francis Cecil Sumner became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in psychology. Working with G. Stanley Hall at Clark University, Sumner's landmark doctoral thesis was titled "Psychoanalysis of Freud and Adler." #psychology #PsychologyFacts

Today in Psychology (9th June 1977), The American Psychological Association published its guidelines for nonsexist language in APA Journals. VISIT --> www.all-about-psychology.com for free and comprehensive psychology information and resources. #psychology

Today in Psychology (11th June 1818), Alexander Bain was born. A pioneering proponent of scientific psychology he founded Mind In 1876, the first journal to showcase psychological research. www.all-about-psychology.com/history-of-p... #psychology #PsychologyFacts

Today in Psychology (15th June 1902), Erik Erikson was born. Erikson is best known for his psychosocial theory that a person's sense of identity is shaped through encountering a specific psychological struggle at every major stage of life from infancy to old age. #psychoanalysis #psychology

Today in Psychology (13th June 1893), John E. Anderson was born. A pioneer in the field of developmental child psychology, Anderson launched an extensive program of teaching, research and parental education at the University of Minnesota. www.all-about-psychology.com/child-psycho...