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John William Atkinson

American psychology professor · United States · On the map · Academics · Lived 1923 to 2003 · aged 79

John William Atkinson, also known as Jack Atkinson, was an American psychologist who pioneered the scientific study of human motivation, achievement and behavior. He was a World War II veteran, teacher, scholar, and long term member of the University of Michigan community.

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Awards

William James Fellow Award1989
APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology1979
Guggenheim Fellowship
Fellow of the American Psychological Association
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 2003 · aged 79

Academics from the United States 6

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