Thelma Alper, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Thelma Alper

Date of Birth: 24-Jul-1908

Place of Birth: Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 30-Jul-1988

Profession: physician, psychologist, clinical psychologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Thelma Gorfinkle Alper (July 24, 1908 - July 30, 1988) was an American clinical psychologist, known for creating a study measure for women's achievement motivation.
She was also the first Jewish woman to receive a Ph.D from Harvard, having careers at multiple institutions as she conducted studies primarily on memory of tasks, with an interest in its relation to women.