Standing On Giants

The psychology we know today was built on the shoulders of those who dared to see the human mind differently. Standing on Giants is The Developmental Library's series dedicated to the great thinkers who revolutionized our understanding of development, the mind, and human relationships. Each post is a journey into the work of a pioneer — their story, their ideas, and the legacy that continues to shape researchers, clinicians, and students around the world.

The Extinction of Behavior: Theoretical Foundations, Mechanisms, and Clinical Implications

Article written in collaboration with @cela.psico Abstract This article provides an in-depth exploration of the construct of behavioral extinction as formulated within B. F. Skinner's radical behaviorism and subsequently integrated by contemporary research in learning psychology and neuroscience. The fundamental mechanisms of the process are examined — including the extinction burst and spontaneous recovery — and clinical implications for psychological practice are discussed.

Jun 57 min read

Walt Disney and Dyslexia: When Difficulty Becomes Vision

Modern psychology exists because someone dared to think differently. Article written in collaboration with @oltremente_26 Walt Disney's name evokes imaginary worlds, unforgettable characters, and an unparalleled creative enterprise. But before all of that, there was a child who struggled at school. His story — despite the absence of any officially confirmed diagnosis — is widely used today in psychology and education to reflect on a central theme: academic difficulties do not

May 264 min read