Karl Lashley
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Karl Lashley was born on June 7, 1890, in Davis [1][2][3] and died on August 7, 1958, in Poitiers [1][4][2][3][5]. He was a citizen of the United States and worked as a neuropsychologist and university teacher [1]. His field of study was neuropsychology , and he received his education at Johns Hopkins University .
Lashley held the position of President of the American Psychological Association in 1929 [6]. He was recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal, the Baly Medal, the Howard Crosby Warren Medal, and the title of Foreign Member of the Royal Society [7][8][9]. He was also named an Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society [7][8][9].
His contributions to neuropsychology were acknowledged through these honors and his leadership in the field [7][8][9][6]. He remained active in academic and scientific communities throughout his career [1].
Key Facts
- Spouse: Claire Imredy Schiller[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Field of work: neuropsychology[12]
- Position held: President of the American Psychological Association[13]
- Employer: Harvard University[14], University of Chicago[15]
- Educated at: Johns Hopkins University[16]
- Doctoral advisor: Herbert Spencer Jennings[17], John B. Watson[18]
- Award received: Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[19], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[20], Baly Medal[21], Howard Crosby Warren Medal[22], Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society[23]
- Member of: Royal Society[24], American Psychological Association[25], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26], National Academy of Sciences[27], American Philosophical Society[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Doctoral student: Kao Liang Chow[30], Carney Landis[31]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[32]
- Family name: Lashley[33]
- Given name: Karl[34], Spencer[35]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[36], Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Karl Lashley include Karl Spencer Lashley Award[39], a science award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1957[42].
Why It Matters
Karl Lashley has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for him include Karl Spencer Lashley Award[39], a science award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1957[42].
FAQs
Where was Karl Lashley born?
Karl Lashley's place of birth was Davis[2].
Where did Karl Lashley die?
Karl Lashley passed away in Poitiers[4].
Who was Karl Lashley married to?
Karl Lashley's spouses include Claire Imredy Schiller[10].
What did Karl Lashley do for work?
Karl Lashley worked as a neuropsychologist[5], university teacher[6], ethologist[7], and psychologist[8].
Where did Karl Lashley go to school?
Karl Lashley was educated at Johns Hopkins University[16].
What awards did Karl Lashley receive?
Honors received include Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[19], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[20], Baly Medal[21], and Howard Crosby Warren Medal[22].