| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 550 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Preface -- Scientific history of psychology -- Lifetime output of psychologists and their impact on the field -- personal characteristics that contribute to greatness as a psychologist -- Life span development of great psychologists -- sociocultural context of psychological science -- Implications for the field of psychology -- References -- Author index -- Subject index -- About the author. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 471-518) and index. |
| Summary |
This book comprehensively compiles research on the factors that contribute to a psychologist having a high impact on the discipline. Simonton examines those individuals who have contributed most tot he advancement of psychological science. Moreover, these notables are examined from a scientific perspective--especially from the standpoint of the psychology of science. The book integrates all of the relevant research on the psychology of eminent psychologists, from the pioneering work of Francis Galton to work published in the 21st century. Chapters contain examples drawn from the lives and careers of notable psychologists, examining such issues as birth order, intellectual precocity, mentoring, psychopathology, worldview, and aging. Of particular interest are chapters exploring what aspects of the sociocultural context are most conductive to the emergence of illustrious psychologists and how these sociocultural conditions--including political events, economic disturbances, or cultural values--affect not only the magnitude of achievement but also the very nature of that achievement. The findings reviewed lead to suggestions about how best to educate and train both undergraduate psychology majors and graduate students in psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved). |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Form |
Also issued in print. |
| Issued By |
Made available through: American Psychological Association's PsyBooks Collection. |
| Note |
GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Psychologists -- Psychology.
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Psychology -- Biography.
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Personality.
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Psychology -- history.
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| Added Author |
American Psychological Association.
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| Other Form: |
Simonton, Dean Keith. Great psychologists and their times (print) (DLC) 2001055302 |
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