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Mary Whiton Calkins (/ ˈ k ɔː l k ɪ n z, ˈ k æ l-/; 30 March 1863 – 26 February 1930) was an American philosopher and psychologist, whose work informed theory and research of memory, dreams and the self. In 1903, Calkins was the twelfth in a listing of fifty psychologists with the most merit, chosen by her peers.
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- Bachelor of Arts in classics and philosophy, unawarded PhD in psychology (see text)
Mary Whiton Calkins (1863-1930), Fourteenth President of the American Psychological Association. Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences, 15, 346-356. Role/Affiliation. Historical Faculty.
Feb 22, 2024 · Mary Whiton Calkins (born March 30, 1863, Hartford, Conn., U.S.—died Feb. 26, 1930, Newton, Mass.) philosopher, psychologist, and educator, the first American woman to attain distinction in these fields of study. Calkins grew up mainly in Buffalo, New York, and moved with her family to Newton, Massachusetts, in 1880.
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1905 APA President. Mary Whiton Calkins was the 14th President of APA and the first woman to serve in that office. Although she earned her PhD at Harvard under William James, Calkins was refused the degree by the Harvard Corporation (who continues to refuse to grant the degree posthumously) on the grounds that Harvard did not accept women.
Aug 8, 2023 · Self-psychology was based on Calkins' belief that the conscious self should be the primary focus of psychology. Despite Mary Whiton Calkins' contributions, Harvard maintains its refusal to grant Calkins the degree she earned. Her influence on psychology is often overlooked by both scholars and students.
1863-1930. Her Story. Mary Whiton Calkins was among the very first generation of American psychologists. In 1905 she served as the first female President of the American Psychological Association and in 1908 was ranked twelfth on a 1908 list of the top 50 psychologists in the country.
Mary Whiton Calkins was a late 19th and early 20th century psychologist and philosopher who introduced the field of self psychology. She was the first woman to become president of the American...