AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Psychotherapy began with the practice of psychoanalysis, the “talking cure” developed by Sigmund Freud.

Detailed explanation-2: -The term “counselling” is of American origin, coined by Carl Rogers, who, lacking a medical qualification was prevented from calling his work psychotherapy. In the U.S., counselling psychology, like many modern psychology specialties, started as a result of World War II.

Detailed explanation-3: -While Freud represents an often-cited, prominent name in psychology, Viennese physician Franz Mesmer is considered the “Father of Western Psychotherapy.” He pioneered hypnotherapy in the 1700s to treat psychosomatic problems and other disorders.

Detailed explanation-4: -Psychoanalysis was developed by Sigmund Freud and was the first form of psychotherapy.

Detailed explanation-5: -Freud and Breuer co-authored “Studies on Hysteria” in 1895 and are credited with formally founding psychoanalysis. While both psychologists continued on their own paths developing psychotherapy methods and theory, Freud’s work laid the foundation for what was to come over the next 50 years.