Asked by Elena Valenzuela on Jul 14, 2024
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The pioneering memory researcher Mary Whiton Calkins was denied the ________ Ph.D.degree she had earned under the mentorship of ________.
A) University of Leipzig;Wilhelm Wundt
B) Radcliffe College;John B.Watson
C) Harvard University;William James
D) Cornell University;Edward Titchener
Ph.D. Degree
A Doctor of Philosophy degree, which is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities to candidates who have submitted a thesis based on original research in their field of study.
Mary Whiton Calkins
An American psychologist who was the first woman to serve as the President of the American Psychological Association and a pioneer in memory research.
Wilhelm Wundt
Often referred to as the "father of experimental psychology," he founded the first formal laboratory for psychological research in 1879.
- Distinguish leading women in the field of psychology and outline their significant contributions.
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Adrianne SilvaJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Mary Whiton Calkins was denied the Ph.D. degree she had earned under the mentorship of William James at Harvard University because of her gender.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish leading women in the field of psychology and outline their significant contributions.