Robert A. Rescorla

American psychologist (1940-2020)
Person human Q2305479
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Robert A. Rescorla

Summary

Robert A. Rescorla is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on +1940-05-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Austin[4]. He died on +2020-03-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Robert A. Rescorla's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
  • Born in Pittsburgh[8], Robert A. Rescorla…
  • Robert A. Rescorla died in Austin[4].
  • Robert A. Rescorla was born on +1940-05-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Robert A. Rescorla died on +2020-03-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Robert A. Rescorla held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Robert A. Rescorla worked as a psychologist[6].
  • Robert A. Rescorla's field of work was psychology[10].
  • Among Robert A. Rescorla's employers was University of Pennsylvania[11].
  • Robert A. Rescorla was employed by Yale University[12].
  • Robert A. Rescorla's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania[13].
  • Robert A. Rescorla was educated at Swarthmore College[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert A. Rescorla is Rescorla–Wagner model[15].
  • Robert A. Rescorla received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].
  • Robert A. Rescorla received the William James Fellow Award[17].
  • Robert A. Rescorla received the APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[18].
  • Robert A. Rescorla received the Fellow of the Society of Experimental Psychologists[19].
  • Robert A. Rescorla received the Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[20].
  • Robert A. Rescorla received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Robert A. Rescorla was a member of National Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Robert A. Rescorla was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Robert A. Rescorla was a member of Society of Experimental Psychologists[24].
  • Robert A. Rescorla is recorded as male[25].
  • Robert A. Rescorla's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Robert A. Rescorla's ISNI is recorded as 0000000084567733[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Philadelphia[2], a city of Pennsylvania[28], in United States[29], founded in 1682[30] and Pittsburgh[8], a city of Pennsylvania[31], in United States[32], founded in 1758[33]. Robert A. Rescorla was born on +1940-05-09T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Pennsylvania[13], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1740[36], headquartered in Philadelphia[37] and Swarthmore College[14], a liberal arts college[38], in United States[39], founded in 1864[40]. Robert A. Rescorla earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[41].

Career and Affiliations

Robert A. Rescorla's professions included psychologist[6]. His field of work was psychology[10]. Employers include University of Pennsylvania[11], a private university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1740[44], headquartered in Philadelphia[45] and Yale University[12], a private university[46], in United States[47], founded in 1701[48], headquartered in New Haven[49].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert A. Rescorla is Rescorla–Wagner model[15]. Things named for him include Rescorla–Wagner model[50], a scientific model[51], founded in 1972[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16], a fellowship grant[53], in United States[54], founded in 1925[55]; William James Fellow Award[17], a science award[56], in United States[57]; APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[18], a science award[58], in United States[59]; Fellow of the Society of Experimental Psychologists[19]; Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[20], a fellowship award[60], in United States[61], founded in 1874[62]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21], a fellowship award[63].

Death and Burial

Robert A. Rescorla died on +2020-03-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Austin[4].

Why It Matters

Robert A. Rescorla ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

Entities named for him include Rescorla–Wagner model[50], a scientific model[51], founded in 1972[52].

FAQs

Where was Robert A. Rescorla born?

Robert A. Rescorla was born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did Robert A. Rescorla die?

Robert A. Rescorla passed away in Austin[4].

What did Robert A. Rescorla do for work?

Robert A. Rescorla worked as psychologist[6].

Where did Robert A. Rescorla go to school?

Robert A. Rescorla was educated at University of Pennsylvania[13] and Swarthmore College[14].

What awards did Robert A. Rescorla receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16], William James Fellow Award[17], APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[18], and Fellow of the Society of Experimental Psychologists[19].

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