Donald Dewsbury

American psychologist (1939–2025) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Donald Allen Dewsbury (August 11, 1939 – March 26, 2025) was an American comparative psychologist and historian of psychology.[1] He was Professor of Psychology at the University of Florida. Much of his research focused on the history of psychology, particularly comparative and experimental psychology. He also conducted research on animal behavior, and served as president of the Animal Behavior Society, as well as of three divisions of the American Psychological Association.[2] In 2017, he received a Presidential Citation from the American Psychological Association.[3] Dewsbury died on March 26, 2025, at the age of 85.[4]

Born
Donald Allen Dewsbury

(1939-08-11)August 11, 1939
DiedMarch 26, 2025(2025-03-26) (aged 85)
AwardsPresidential Citation from the American Psychological Association (2017)
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Donald Dewsbury
Born
Donald Allen Dewsbury

(1939-08-11)August 11, 1939
DiedMarch 26, 2025(2025-03-26) (aged 85)
EducationBucknell University
University of Michigan
AwardsPresidential Citation from the American Psychological Association (2017)
Scientific career
FieldsComparative psychology
History of psychology
InstitutionsUniversity of Florida
Thesis Some correlates of electric organ discharge frequency in three species of electric fishes  (1965)
Academic advisors
Frank Beach
Notable students
Antonio Puente
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