APS William James Fellow Award
2018 Award Recipients
John T. Cacioppo
University of Chicago
Jonathan D. Cohen
Princeton University
Barbara Landau
Johns Hopkins University
Linda B. Smith
Indiana University Bloomington
William James 1842-1910
James, referred to as the father of modern psychology, was one of the most influential pioneer theorists in psychology. James thought of psychology as a division of biology, and he argued that it should study adaptation. He believed utility is one of the most valid indices of value, and talked about the relevance of investigating the role of consciousness, the nature and effect of emotions, and the usefulness of habits and instincts.
Source: An Illustrated History of American Psychology, published by the Archives of the History of American Psychology, University of Akron.
About the APS William James Fellow Award
The APS William James Fellow Award honors APS members for their lifetime of significant intellectual contributions to the basic science of psychology. Recipients must be APS members recognized internationally for their outstanding contributions to scientific psychology. Honorees are recognized annually at the APS Convention.
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