Harry Harlow

American psychologist (1905–1981)
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Harry Harlow

Summary

Harry Harlow is a human[1]. Born in Fairfield[2], he… he was born on +1905-10-31T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Tucson[4]. He died on +1981-12-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (433 views/month, #6,868 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Harry Harlow's place of birth was Fairfield[2].
  • Harry Harlow died in Tucson[4].
  • Harry Harlow was born on +1905-10-31T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Harry Harlow died on +1981-12-06T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Harry Harlow is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery[9].
  • Among Harry Harlow's spouses was Margaret Kuenne Harlow[10].
  • Harry Harlow held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Harry Harlow worked as a psychologist[6].
  • Harry Harlow worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Harry Harlow's field of work was developmental psychology[12].
  • Harry Harlow held the position of President of the American Psychological Association[13].
  • Among Harry Harlow's employers was University of Wisconsin–Madison[14].
  • Harry Harlow's education included a stint at Stanford University[15].
  • Harry Harlow's education included a stint at Reed College[16].
  • Harry Harlow's doctoral advisor was Lewis Terman[17].
  • Harry Harlow received the APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[18].
  • Harry Harlow received the Howard Crosby Warren Medal[19].
  • Harry Harlow received the National Medal of Science[20].
  • Harry Harlow received the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Developmental Psychology[21].
  • Harry Harlow received the Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society[22].
  • Harry Harlow was a member of American Psychological Association[23].
  • Harry Harlow was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Harry Harlow was a member of National Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Harry Harlow was a member of American Philosophical Society[26].
  • Harry Harlow is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Harry Harlow's place of birth was Fairfield[2]. He was born on +1905-10-31T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Stanford University[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1885[30], headquartered in Stanford[31] and Reed College[16], a liberal arts college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1908[34]. Harry Harlow's doctoral advisor was Lewis Terman[17]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Harry Harlow's field of work was developmental psychology[12]. He was employed by University of Wisconsin–Madison[14]. He held the position of President of the American Psychological Association[13]. Doctoral students include Abraham Maslow[36], a university teacher[37], 1908–1970[38], of United States[39], awarded the Humanist of the Year[40], specialised in psychology[41] and Kenneth Milfred Michels[42].

Recognition

Awards received include APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[18], a science award[43], in United States[44]; Howard Crosby Warren Medal[19], a science award[45], founded in 1936[46]; National Medal of Science[20], a science award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1963[49]; Award for Distinguished Contributions to Developmental Psychology[21], a science award[50], founded in 1967[51]; and Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society[22].

Personal Life

Harry Harlow was married to Margaret Kuenne Harlow[10].

Death and Burial

Harry Harlow died on +1981-12-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Tucson[4]. He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Harry Harlow ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (433 views/month, #6,868 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

He is credited with the discovery of Pit of despair[54], a psychological experiment[55].

His notable doctoral advisees include Abraham Maslow[56], a university teacher[57], 1908–1970[58], of United States[59], awarded the Humanist of the Year[60], specialised in psychology[61].

FAQs

Where was Harry Harlow born?

Harry Harlow's place of birth was Fairfield[2].

Where did Harry Harlow die?

Harry Harlow died in Tucson[4].

Who was Harry Harlow married to?

Harry Harlow's spouses include Margaret Kuenne Harlow[10].

What did Harry Harlow do for work?

Harry Harlow worked as psychologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Harry Harlow go to school?

Harry Harlow was educated at Stanford University[15] and Reed College[16].

What awards did Harry Harlow receive?

Honors received include APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[18], Howard Crosby Warren Medal[19], National Medal of Science[20], and Award for Distinguished Contributions to Developmental Psychology[21].

What did Harry Harlow discover?

Harry Harlow is credited as discoverer of Pit of despair[54].

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  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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