June 9, 2026

Life After the Lobotomy: The Controversial Operation That Changed Rosemary Kennedy

Posted by Nastassia Gantz in Mental Health

In 1941, unbeknownst to the rest of the family, Joe Kennedy took Rosemary to George Washington University. After being examined, Dr. George Freeman assured Joe that he believed a prefrontal lobotomy to be exactly the treatment needed for his daughter

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Fear of Fuzzy Animals: Little Albert and Classical Conditioning

Posted by Nastassia Gantz in Mental Health, Modern, Quackery

The experiment, although controversial, was useful in showing the impact of early traumatic experiences and how those experiences can ultimately shape our emotional responses.

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Life After the Lobotomy: The Controversial Operation That Changed Rosemary Kennedy

Fear of Fuzzy Animals: Little Albert and Classical Conditioning