Understanding the history of modern psychology provides insight into how this field has developed and evolved over time.
From that moment forward, the study of psychology would evolve, as it still does today.
19th Century
In the 19th century, psychology was established as an empirical, accepted science.
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This foundational tool is still in use in modern psychology and helps direct diagnosis and treatment.
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