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Dr. David Krech (1909- July 14, 1977) was a Russian-born American experimental psychologist who proved that animals brought up an enriched environments are smarter, and was noted for his seminal research of chemistry of learning and memory. [1] [2] [3]
Early Life and Education[]
Krech was born in Russia in 1909. He immigrated to the United States as a little boy and grew up in New Britain, Connecticut. Krech graduated from New York University with B.S. in psychology in 1930, and M.S. in psychology in 1930.[3] He received his Ph.D. in 1933.[3]
Honours[]
In 1970 he received the APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology
References[]
- ↑ New York Times:DAVID KRECH, 68, DIES; PSYCHOLOGY PIONEER; California Professor's Research Showed Gains in Brain Power Were Linked to Chemicals Gains Linked To Chemicals Involved in Atomic Warning;July 16, 1977
- ↑ The American Journal of Psychology; Vol. 91, No. 4, Dec., 1978;David Krech:
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 University of California; In Memoriam; David Krech, Psychology: Berkeley
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