Top 10 Most Famous Psychologists in History

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  • Full name: Carl Ransom Rogers
  • Born: January 8, 1902
  • Died: February 4, 1987 (aged 85)
  • Nationality: American
  • What Rogers was known for: Rogers was also very influential in the development of humanistic psychology, but perhaps his greatest contribution was in counseling and therapy. Instead of the Freudian-style psychoanalysis that was popular at the time, Rogers developed a client-centered style of counseling, in which the therapist allows the client to determine the focus.

The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination. -Carl Rogers

When you get your degree in psychology, you are in good company: In just a little over a century, there have been many famous psychologists that have made lasting impacts on the field.

What are some other famous psychologists, either historical or contemporary, that you can think of?

About the author: Brian Harris is a freelance writer who enjoys writing about everything psychology related now that he is enrolled in forensic psychology courses