Leta Hollingworth | |
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 Hollingworth in 1915 | |
| Born | Leta Anna Stetter May 25, 1886 Chadron, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 1939 (aged 53) |
| Education | University of Nebraska (1905) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychology |
| Institutions | Teachers College, Columbia University |
| Doctoral advisor | Edward Thorndike |
| Notable students | Florence Goodenough Theodora Mead Abel |
Leta Stetter Hollingworth (May 25, 1886 – November 27, 1939) was an American psychologist, educator, and feminist. She made contributions in psychology of women, clinical psychology, and educational psychology.[1] She is best known for her work with gifted children.[2][3]
- ^ Klien, A. "Distinguished Women of Past and Present".
- ^ Hochman, S. K. "Leta Stetter Hollingworth." Webster University. Retrieved from "Archived copy". Archived from the original on January 5, 2008. Retrieved November 30, 2007.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Fund Urged To Aid Brightest Pupils. Prof. Hollingworth Says Step Would Provide the Needed Leaders to the Future". New York Times. November 12, 1938.