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Floyd Henry Allport

American psychologist (1890-1979) · United States · Academics · Died at 89

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Floyd Henry Allport was an American psychologist who is often considered "the father of experimental social psychology", having played a key role in the creation of social psychology as a legitimate field of behavioral science. His book Social Psychology (1924) impacted all future writings in the field.

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Awards

APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology1965

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Floyd Henry Allport was an American psychologist who is often considered "the father of experimental social psychology", having played a key role in the creation of social psychology as a legitimate field of behavioral science. His book Social Psychology (1924) impacted all future writings in the field. He was particularly interested in public opinion, attitudes, morale, rumors, and behavior. He focused on exploration of these topics through laboratory experimentation and survey research.

Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1979 · aged 89

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