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The History of Psychological Testing at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center - Dix Hills

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Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on March 12, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
  • A library card is required to register for this event.
  • This event is for registrants age 18 and above.

Program Description

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Presented by Jaime Tirado, Mental Health Historian & Dr. Richard LaMonica, Chief Psychology for Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center

Discuss the psychological testing methods used for diagnosis and treatment planning at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center since the 1930s. Explore the legacy of intelligence which stood as a testament to Pilgrim’s largely scientific and biological framework for psychiatric treatment.

Open to all. 

This program will take place in-person at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway.

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