Margaret Floy Washburn, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetMargaret Floy Washburn
American psychologist and scholar
Date of Birth: 25-Jul-1871
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death: 29-Oct-1939
Profession: psychologist
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Margaret Floy Washburn
- Margaret Floy Washburn[1] (July 25, 1871 – October 29, 1939), leading American psychologist in the early 20th century, was best known for her experimental work in animal behavior and motor theory development.
- She was the first woman to be granted a PhD in psychology (1894), and the second woman, after Mary Whiton Calkins, to serve as an APA President (1921).
- A Review of General Psychology survey, published in 2002, ranked Washburn as the 88th most cited psychologist of the 20th century, tied with John Garcia, James J.
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