Important events and influences in Post-World War II American psychology
Abstract
Identified events and developments as most important for post-World War II 1945–1978) American psychology (PSY) based on a survey that was sent to 3 groups of American psychologists. 223 American Psychological Association members, 77 History of Psychology members, and 13 individuals who have written extensively about the history of PSY responded. Most important events included Skinner's contributions, emergence of behavior modification, and government funding of PSY.