John B. Watson
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Summary
John B. Watson was born on January 9, 1878[1], in Greenville[2]. He died on September 25, 1958[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a psychologist[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,336 views/month, #6,905 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Willowbrook Cemetery[8]
- Spouse: Mary Ickes[9], Rosalie Rayner[10], Mary Ickes Watson[11]
- Child: William Rayner Watson[12], James Broadus Watson[13], Mary Ickes Watson[14], John Ickes Watson[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Field of work: psychology[17]
- Position held: President of the American Psychological Association[18]
- Employer: Johns Hopkins University[19]
- Educated at: Furman University[20], University of Chicago[21], Greenville High School[22]
- Doctoral advisor: James Rowland Angell[23]
- Member of: American Psychological Association[24], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25]
- Religion or worldview: Christian[26]
- Influenced by: Ivan Pavlov[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Doctoral student: Karl Lashley[29]
- Commons category: John Broadus Watson[30]
- Family name: Watson[31]
- Given name: John[32], Broadus[33]
- Student of: John Dewey[34]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[35], Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Name in native language: John Tolet[38]
- Different from: John Watson[39]
Why It Matters
John B. Watson has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
He has been cited as an influence by B.F. Skinner[42], a psychologist[43], 1904–1990[44], of United States[45], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[46], specialised in psychology[47] and Harvey A. Carr[48], a psychologist[49], 1873–1954[50], of United States[51], specialised in psychology[52].
His notable doctoral advisees include Karl Lashley[53], a neuropsychologist[54], 1890–1958[55], of United States[56], awarded the Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[57], specialised in neuropsychology[58].
FAQs
Where was John B. Watson born?
John B. Watson was born in Greenville[2].
Where did John B. Watson die?
John B. Watson passed away in New York City[4].
Who was John B. Watson married to?
John B. Watson's spouses include Mary Ickes[9], Rosalie Rayner[10], and Mary Ickes Watson[11].
What did John B. Watson do for work?
John B. Watson worked as a psychologist[5] and politician[6].
Where did John B. Watson go to school?
John B. Watson was educated at Furman University[20], University of Chicago[21], and Greenville High School[22].
Who did John B. Watson influence?
John B. Watson has been cited as an influence by B.F. Skinner[42] and Harvey A. Carr[48].