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Here is a brief historical timeline of psychology :

Turn of the century: Sigmund Freud gives birth to psychanalysis through the conceptualization of the mind as an ancient buried ruin needing to be unearthed.

1896: Freud begins development of foundational theories for psychoanalysis.

1890: "Mental Tests" is coined by James Cattell and marks the beginning of psychological assessment.

1890: William James publishes 'Principles of Psychology', the foundation of functionalism,

1892: Foundation of the American Psychological Assiciation (APA)

1906: Journal of Abnormal Psychology founded by Morton Prince

1913: Carl G. Jung develops Analytical Psychology after departing from Freudian views due to an inability to acknowledge religion and spirituality.

1916: Intelligence Test published in the United States

1938: Electroshock therapy first used on a human patient.

1939: Canadian Psychological Association was founded.

1945: Journal of Clinical Psychology founded.

1952: Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) first used in treatment of schizophrenia.

1988: American Psychological Society established.

1998: Psychology advances to the technological age with the emergence of e-therapy.

2002: W. Bush promotes legislation that would guarantee comprehensive mental health coverage.