1. Introduction to the History of Psychology

The treatment of people who might have had some type of psychological problem has not always been humane throughtout history.

Other in humnae treatments were used well into the 20 century.  Lobotomy (brain surgery, which often changed a persons personality) electroshock and drug therapy, restraints, and forced sterilization were used to deal with mentally ill patients.

Electroshock

Kinder gentler, less invasive techniques were also used as the "talking therapy" became more popular.

Hypnotism

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