Harvey Carr Net Worth

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Harvey Carr was a prominent figure in the field of psychology, born on April 30, 1873 in Indiana. He was a professor at the University of Chicago and briefly served as the head of the American Psychological Association. He is best known for his famous "kerplunk experiment," which used rats as subjects to study the psychological theory of functionalism.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	April 30, 1873
Birth Place	Indiana
Age	146 YEARS OLD
Died On	Jun 21, 1954 (age 81)
Birth Sign	Taurus

💰 Net worth: $3 million (2024)

About

Notable for his key role in the development of the psychological theory of functionalism, Carr taught for many years at the University of Chicago and briefly headed the American Psychological Association. He is particularly remembered for his famous "kerplunk experiment," which used rats as subjects.

Before Fame

After earning his bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology from the University of Colorado, he held high school teaching positions in Texas, New York, and Michigan. He later returned to school, completing his doctorate in psychology at the University of Chicago.

Trivia

His book Psychology: A Study of Mental Activity became the defining text of the functionalism movement.

Family Life

He was raised on a farm in Indiana.

Associated With

He and John Dewey were both important theorists of the functionalist school of psychology.

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