Margaret Floy Washburn
Psychologist, Author
1871 – 1939
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Who was Margaret Floy Washburn?
Margaret Floy Washburn, leading American psychologist in the early 20th century, was best known for her experimental work in animal behavior and motor theory development. She was the first woman to be granted a PhD in psychology, and the second woman, after Mary Whiton Calkins, to serve as an APA President.
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- Born
- Jul 25, 1871
New York City - Also known as
- Margaret Washburn
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Vassar College
- Cornell University
- Died
- Oct 29, 1939
Poughkeepsie
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on July 23, 2013
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