Psychological Perspectives by Dannae Chavez Villasenor

Ancient times

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Supernatural causes appear to have been the main explanation for psychological disturbances in ancient times.

Greece and Rome (500 BC to 500 AD)

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Abnormalities were the result of a disease process caused by imbalances of the four humours which are, black bile, yellow bile, blood, and phlegm

Middle Ages (500 AD to 1350)

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In Europe, the use of supernatural explanations for problems rose to popularity once more. Causing a rise in popularity came a resurgence of witch hunts and exorcisms as a mean of resolving issues.

Renaissance (1400-1700)

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Across Europe people who were deemed to be "mad" were viewed as less human and more like animals since it was believed that they had lost their capacity for reason. They were often sent to asylums where they were treated inhumanly.

Late 18th century-mid-19th century

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Moral Therapy was to free people from their bonds and treat them with respect and humanity instead of treating them like animals in chains.

Mid-19th century-early 20th century

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The size of institutions housing individuals with psychological disorders increased, as did their incapacity to provide adequate care for those staying there.

Mid-20th century-present

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Psychotherapies saw additional growth in the latter part of the 20th century and are still evolving today. Research has continued to shape the psychological ideas and treatments that were created in the late 19th and early 20th century. The integration of behavioral and cognitive methods to problem solving has been a significant development over the past fifty years.