David Webb
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Today in Psychology (13th November 354), St. Augustine was born. St. Augustine wrote widely about the human experience, most notably in his classic work 'Confessions' and in doing so addressed topics that continue to be studied today e.g., happiness, motivation & emotion, memory and language.
November 13, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Today in Psychology (13th November 354), St. Augustine was born. St. Augustine wrote widely about the human experience, most notably in his classic work 'Confessions' and in doing so addressed topics that continue to be studied today e.g., happiness, motivation & emotion, memory and language.
The quietest sounds can have the biggest impact on our brains.
ASMR videos aren’t just relaxing. Research shows they can lower heart rate, ease anxiety, and mimic the comfort of human touch.
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ASMR videos aren’t just relaxing. Research shows they can lower heart rate, ease anxiety, and mimic the comfort of human touch.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The quietest sounds can have the biggest impact on our brains.
ASMR videos aren’t just relaxing. Research shows they can lower heart rate, ease anxiety, and mimic the comfort of human touch.
Go here 👉 allaboutpsychology.substack.com/p/the-psycho... to explore the psychology behind the tingles.
ASMR videos aren’t just relaxing. Research shows they can lower heart rate, ease anxiety, and mimic the comfort of human touch.
Go here 👉 allaboutpsychology.substack.com/p/the-psycho... to explore the psychology behind the tingles.
Today in Psychology (10th November 1969), the first episode of Sesame Street premiered in the USA. This iconic TV show was inspired by psychologist Lloyd Morrisett.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Today in Psychology (10th November 1969), the first episode of Sesame Street premiered in the USA. This iconic TV show was inspired by psychologist Lloyd Morrisett.
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Today in the History of Psychology (4th November 1906), Stanley Smith Stevens was born. Stevens was director of the Psycho-Acoustic Laboratory, published the ground-breaking reference book, 'The Handbook of Experimental Psychology' and became the world's first Professor of Psychophysics.
November 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Today in the History of Psychology (4th November 1906), Stanley Smith Stevens was born. Stevens was director of the Psycho-Acoustic Laboratory, published the ground-breaking reference book, 'The Handbook of Experimental Psychology' and became the world's first Professor of Psychophysics.
Just watched IT: Welcome to Derry (spoiler alert). Major Hanlon is “a man without fear” after amygdala damage. Fictional, but based on reality. Some people truly live without fear due to Urbach–Wiethe disease. Meet S.M., the real case:
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November 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Just watched IT: Welcome to Derry (spoiler alert). Major Hanlon is “a man without fear” after amygdala damage. Fictional, but based on reality. Some people truly live without fear due to Urbach–Wiethe disease. Meet S.M., the real case:
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Today in Psychology (2nd November 1899), Otto Klineberg was born. Klineberg's research on the social and cultural determinants of intelligence informed the Supreme Court's ruling that racial segregation violated the Equal Protection and Due Process clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment.
November 2, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Today in Psychology (2nd November 1899), Otto Klineberg was born. Klineberg's research on the social and cultural determinants of intelligence informed the Supreme Court's ruling that racial segregation violated the Equal Protection and Due Process clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Today in Psychology (31st October 1905), Harry Harlow was born. A pioneer in the field of comparative psychology, Harlow is recognized as one the most eminent psychologists of the 20th Century and was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1951 .
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October 31, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Today in Psychology (31st October 1905), Harry Harlow was born. A pioneer in the field of comparative psychology, Harlow is recognized as one the most eminent psychologists of the 20th Century and was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1951 .
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Today in Psychology (29th October 1882), Bertha Pappenheim, famously known as 'Anna O' the first patient of psychoanalysis, was discharged from the Bellevue Sanatorium, following 18 months of treatment by Sigmund Freud's mentor Josef Breuer.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Today in Psychology (29th October 1882), Bertha Pappenheim, famously known as 'Anna O' the first patient of psychoanalysis, was discharged from the Bellevue Sanatorium, following 18 months of treatment by Sigmund Freud's mentor Josef Breuer.
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Today in Psychology (27th October 1924), Sigmund Freud appeared on the cover of Time magazine for the first time.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Today in Psychology (27th October 1924), Sigmund Freud appeared on the cover of Time magazine for the first time.
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Today in Psychology (26th October 1925), James Vernon McConnell was born. Renowned for his passionate commitment to innovative teaching methods, McConnell received the American Psychological Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching in 1976.
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October 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Today in Psychology (26th October 1925), James Vernon McConnell was born. Renowned for his passionate commitment to innovative teaching methods, McConnell received the American Psychological Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching in 1976.
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Today in Psychology (25th October 1927), Lawrence Kohlberg was born. Kohlberg received worldwide recognition for his research on the stages of moral development.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Today in Psychology (25th October 1927), Lawrence Kohlberg was born. Kohlberg received worldwide recognition for his research on the stages of moral development.
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Today in Psychology (24th October 1901), The British Psychological Society (BPS) was founded with the aim of advancing 'scientific psychological research, and to further the co-operation of investigators in the various branches of Psychology.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Today in Psychology (24th October 1901), The British Psychological Society (BPS) was founded with the aim of advancing 'scientific psychological research, and to further the co-operation of investigators in the various branches of Psychology.
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Today in Psychology (23rd October 1886), Edwin Garrigues Boring was born. An eminent experimental psychologist, he was listed as one of the 100 most eminent psychologists of the 20th century by the APA in 2002.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Today in Psychology (23rd October 1886), Edwin Garrigues Boring was born. An eminent experimental psychologist, he was listed as one of the 100 most eminent psychologists of the 20th century by the APA in 2002.
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Today in Psychology (22nd October 1916), Julian Rotter was born. One of the most cited psychologists in the history of modern psychology, Rotter's research was instrumental in establishing social learning theory and the concept of locus of control as major areas of psychological investigation.
October 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Today in Psychology (22nd October 1916), Julian Rotter was born. One of the most cited psychologists in the history of modern psychology, Rotter's research was instrumental in establishing social learning theory and the concept of locus of control as major areas of psychological investigation.
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Today in Psychology (18th October 1995), Roger N. Shepard Professor of psychology at Stanford University was awarded the National Medal of Science by President Clinton in a ceremony at the White House:
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October 18, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Today in Psychology (18th October 1995), Roger N. Shepard Professor of psychology at Stanford University was awarded the National Medal of Science by President Clinton in a ceremony at the White House:
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Today in Psychology (16th October 1927), Martin Orne was born. Orne is renowned for his pioneering work concerning the nature of hypnosis, memory distortion and lie detection and for his involvement as an expert witness in high profile criminal trials.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Today in Psychology (16th October 1927), Martin Orne was born. Orne is renowned for his pioneering work concerning the nature of hypnosis, memory distortion and lie detection and for his involvement as an expert witness in high profile criminal trials.
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Today in Psychology (14th October 1801), Joseph Plateau was born. An important contributor in the field of psychophysics,
Plateau is widely credited as being the first person to demonstrate the illusion of a moving image.
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Plateau is widely credited as being the first person to demonstrate the illusion of a moving image.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Today in Psychology (14th October 1801), Joseph Plateau was born. An important contributor in the field of psychophysics,
Plateau is widely credited as being the first person to demonstrate the illusion of a moving image.
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Plateau is widely credited as being the first person to demonstrate the illusion of a moving image.
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Today in Psychology (13th October 1881), Albert Michotte was born. An eminent experimental psychologist and influential writer within the field of Gestalt psychology, Michotte is best known for his work on the perception of causality.
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October 13, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Today in Psychology (13th October 1881), Albert Michotte was born. An eminent experimental psychologist and influential writer within the field of Gestalt psychology, Michotte is best known for his work on the perception of causality.
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Today in Psychology (12th October 1966), Robert Rosenthal's classic book 'Experimenter Effects in Behavioral Research' was published.
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October 12, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Today in Psychology (12th October 1966), Robert Rosenthal's classic book 'Experimenter Effects in Behavioral Research' was published.
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Today in Psychology (11th October 1885), Sigmund Freud began his journey to Paris to study under the pioneering neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot.
Freud named his first son Jean-Martin in honor of Charcot. In the photo shown, Jean-Martin Freud is on the back row next to his father Sigmund.
Freud named his first son Jean-Martin in honor of Charcot. In the photo shown, Jean-Martin Freud is on the back row next to his father Sigmund.
October 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Today in Psychology (11th October 1885), Sigmund Freud began his journey to Paris to study under the pioneering neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot.
Freud named his first son Jean-Martin in honor of Charcot. In the photo shown, Jean-Martin Freud is on the back row next to his father Sigmund.
Freud named his first son Jean-Martin in honor of Charcot. In the photo shown, Jean-Martin Freud is on the back row next to his father Sigmund.
Today in Psychology (9th October 1900), Joseph Zubin was born. A world renowned pioneer in the field of experimental psychopathology, Zubin founded the Biometrics Research Unit for the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene in 1956.
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October 9, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Today in Psychology (9th October 1900), Joseph Zubin was born. A world renowned pioneer in the field of experimental psychopathology, Zubin founded the Biometrics Research Unit for the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene in 1956.
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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.
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October 7, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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.
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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.
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October 6, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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.
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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.
An influential writer within applied and experimental psychology, Solomon is best known for his published research work on perception, avoidance learning and motivation.
October 2, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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.
An influential writer within applied and experimental psychology, Solomon is best known for his published research work on perception, avoidance learning and motivation.