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Developed by credits the person whose reasoning produced a given theory. Wikipedia notes that, when applied to academic situations, "it is considered a systematic and rational form of abstract thinking about a phenomenon, or the conclusions derived from such thinking," work that is normally attributed to a named theorist. Browsing by developer gathers every theory associated with one thinker.

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1965 1
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1. Wikipedia: Community psychology
WikipediaCommunity psychology, History section
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In 1965, several psychologists met to discuss the future of community mental health as well as discuss the issue of only being involved with problems of mental health instead of the community as a whole. The Swampscott Conference is considered the birthplace of community psychology.
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