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Robert Yerkes
Robert Mearns Yerkes was an American psychologist, ethologist, eugenicist and primatologist best known for his work in intelligence testing and in the field of comparative psychology. Yerkes was a pioneer in the study both of human and primate intelligence and of the social behavior of gorillas and chimpanzees. Along with John D. Dodson, Yerkes developed the Yerkes–Dodson law relating arousal to performance. As time went on, however, Yerkes began to propagate his support for eugenics in the 1910s and 1920s. His works are largely considered biased toward outmoded racialist theories by modern anthropologists and academics. He also served on the board of trustees of Science Service, now known as Society for Science & the Public, from 1921-1925.
BornBreadysville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
DiedFebruary 3, 1956, New Haven, Connecticut
NationalityAmerican
Fieldspsychology
Known forintelligence testing

About Robert Yerkes

Psychologist Robert Yerkes was born on May 26, 1876 in Pennsylvania, United States (He dies at the age of 79, on February 3, 1956).

Psychologist who pioneered human and ape intelligence research, which he exploited to advance his controversial eugenics views. Modern anthropologists have mostly dismissed his work as outdated and bigoted.

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Robert Yerkes before becoming famous

Robert Yerkes was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1876 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rat (鼠).

He became president of the American Psychological Association after receiving his degree in psychology, encouraging members to donate their skills to the American war effort in World War I.

Achievement of Robert Yerkes

He established the first monkey research facility in the United States and oversaw the ensuing research, concluding that humans may attain greater success through selective breeding.

Robert Yerkes's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He grew up on a rural farm near Breadysville, Pennsylvania, where he was born.

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His contemporary Psychologist Lewis Terman, who created cognitive quotient tests, also contributed to the prevalent perception of non-white races' inferiority at the time.

Robert Yerkes Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Robert Yerkes updated on March 12 2023.