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Naomi Weisstein

(1939–2015) Psychologist United States

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Naomi Weisstein was a psychologist from the United States, best known for Psychology constructs the female.

Quick Facts About Naomi Weisstein

Born
January 1, 1939
Died
February 28, 2015
Nationality
United States
Profession
Psychologist
Notable works
Psychology constructs the female

About Naomi Weisstein

Naomi Weisstein was an American cognitive psychologist, neuroscientist, author and professor of psychology. Weisstein's main area of work was based in social psychology and cognitive neuroscience. She considered herself a radical feminist and used comedy and rock music as a way to disseminate her views and ideologies: Weisstein was an active member in founding the Chicago Women's Liberation Union, which promoted feminist activities and improved women's way of life. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Wellesley College in 1961. She then went on to complete her PhD at Harvard University in 1964. After her PhD, she finished her post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Chicago. Furthermore, she was a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Psychological Society.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Guggenheim Fellowship

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