Jul 9, The Clinical Method: Today in the History of Psychology (9th July 1903)

Charles Gilman, the first client to be treated at the world's first psychological clinic at the University of Pennsylvania (clinic entrance shown in picture) had his last session with pioneering psychologist Lightner Witmer who had been approached by Charles Gilman's teacher, concerned over his student's inability to learn to spell.

As part of an innovative approach which Witmer called 'the clinical method' Gilman was assessed using a combination of psychological tests and educational interventions; the result of which was a significant improvement in Gilman's academic performance.

Source: Forensic Psychology Blog - July 9, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: blogs