ABOUT ARTHUR JENSEN Arthur Robert Jensen (1923-2012) was an American psychologist known for his work in the field of educational psychology and psychometrics. Arthur Jensen earned his undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and completed his PhD in clinical psychology at Columbia University under Percival Symonds on the thematic apperception test.…
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ABOUT RAYMOND CATTELL Raymond Bernard Cattell, born on March 20, 1905, in England, was a pioneering British–American psychologist known for his contributions to studying personality and intelligence. He developed a strong interest in science from a young age and was the first in his family to pursue higher education. At 19, he earned a Bachelor…
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ABOUT LOUIS LEON THURSTONE Louis Leon Thurstone, born on May 29, 1887, in Chicago, Illinois, was a pioneering figure in psychometrics and psychophysics. Thurstone’s journey into psychology began after he initially pursued a career in mechanical engineering, earning a master’s degree from Cornell University. His interest shifted to psychology, leading him to earn a Ph.D.…
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ABOUT CHARLES EDWARD SPEARMAN Charles Edward Spearman, a pioneering British psychologist, significantly contributed to studying human intelligence. Born on September 10, 1863, in London, Spearman initially embarked on a military career, serving in the British Army. However, his profound interest in the human mind led him to pivot towards psychology, where he would leave a…
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