Jack Wiggins Jr.
American psychologist (born 1926)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jack Gillmore Wiggins Jr. (born January 1, 1926) is an American psychologist and a past president of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Jack Wiggins Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1, 1926 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Education | University of Oklahoma Southern Methodist University Purdue University |
| Known for | Past president, American Psychological Association |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychology |
Biography
Wiggins earned an undergraduate psychology degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1948. He completed a master's degree from Southern Methodist University and a Ph.D. from Purdue University.[1]
Serving as the 1992 APA president,[2] Wiggins was the second of five APA presidents elected between 1990 and 2000 who publicly advocated for prescriptive privileges for psychologists.[3]
Wiggins is a board member emeritus of The Academy of Medical Psychology. He was editor of the Archives of Medical Psychology.[4] In 2005, Wiggins was recognised by APA president Ronald F. Levant for his efforts in advocating for prescriptive privileges for psychologists.[5] The next year, he was honoured with a lifetime achievement award from The American Psychological Foundation.[6]