Robert S. Woodworth

American psychologist & scholar (1869–1962)
Person human Q725904
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Robert S. Woodworth

Summary

Robert S. Woodworth is a human[1]. He was born in Belchertown[2]. He was born on +1869-10-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on +1962-07-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Belchertown[2], Robert S. Woodworth…
  • Robert S. Woodworth died in New York City[4].
  • Robert S. Woodworth was born on +1869-10-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Robert S. Woodworth was born on +1869-08-17T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Robert S. Woodworth died on +1962-07-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Robert S. Woodworth held citizenship in United States[10].
  • English was Robert S. Woodworth's native language[11].
  • Robert S. Woodworth's professions included psychologist[6].
  • Robert S. Woodworth worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Robert S. Woodworth held the position of President of the American Psychological Association[12].
  • Among Robert S. Woodworth's employers was Columbia University[13].
  • Robert S. Woodworth was educated at Harvard University[14].
  • Robert S. Woodworth was educated at Columbia University[15].
  • Robert S. Woodworth's education included a stint at Teachers College[16].
  • Robert S. Woodworth's education included a stint at Newton North High School[17].
  • Robert S. Woodworth's doctoral advisor was James McKeen Cattell[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert S. Woodworth is Woodworth Personal Data Sheet[19].
  • Robert S. Woodworth received the honorary doctor of Amherst College[20].
  • Robert S. Woodworth received the honorary doctor of the University of Pennsylvania[21].
  • Robert S. Woodworth received the honorary doctorate from Columbia University[22].
  • Robert S. Woodworth received the Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society[23].
  • Robert S. Woodworth was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Robert S. Woodworth was a member of National Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Robert S. Woodworth was a member of American Philosophical Society[26].
  • Robert S. Woodworth's image is recorded as PSM V74 D211 Robert Sessions Woodworth.png[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Belchertown[2], Robert S. Woodworth… Recorded date of birth include +1869-10-17T00:00:00Z[3] and +1869-08-17T00:00:00Z[9]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Columbia University[15], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1754[34], headquartered in Manhattan[35]; Teachers College[16], a school of education[36], in United States[37], founded in 1887[38]; and Newton North High School[17], a high school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1859[41]. Robert S. Woodworth's doctoral advisor was James McKeen Cattell[18]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[42]. He studied under William James[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Among Robert S. Woodworth's employers was Columbia University[13]. He held the position of President of the American Psychological Association[12]. He supervised Herbert Woodrow as a doctoral student[44].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert S. Woodworth is Woodworth Personal Data Sheet[19].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of Amherst College[20], an award[45], in United States[46]; honorary doctor of the University of Pennsylvania[21], an award[47], in United States[48]; honorary doctorate from Columbia University[22], an award[49], in United States[50]; and Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society[23].

Death and Burial

Robert S. Woodworth died on +1962-07-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Robert S. Woodworth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Robert S. Woodworth born?

Robert S. Woodworth was born in Belchertown[2].

Where did Robert S. Woodworth die?

Robert S. Woodworth died in New York City[4].

What did Robert S. Woodworth do for work?

Robert S. Woodworth worked as psychologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Robert S. Woodworth go to school?

Robert S. Woodworth was educated at Harvard University[14], Columbia University[15], Teachers College[16], and Newton North High School[17].

What awards did Robert S. Woodworth receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of Amherst College[20], honorary doctor of the University of Pennsylvania[21], honorary doctorate from Columbia University[22], and Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society[23].

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  25. [9] . Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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