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Spitz, Herman Heinrich was born on March 2, 1925 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of Benjamin and Ruth (Heinrich) Spitz.
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The Raising of Intelligence: A Selected History of Attempts To Raise Retarded Intelligence
(The history of attempts to raise the intelligence of ment...)
The history of attempts to raise the intelligence of mentally retarded individuals is wrought with controversy. Spanning the years from 1800 to the present, this book offers a critical review of the methods and philosophy behind these efforts. A fascinating contribution to the long-standing debate on the malleability of intelligence and the influence of heredity and environment.
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Herman Heinrich Spitz
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Herman Heinrich Spitz, American psychologist. Recipient Founders Day award, New York University, 1956, Brian E. Tomlinson award, 1975, Professional Accomplishment award, State of New Jersey, 1980. With United States Army, 1943-1945. Fellow American Psychological Association, American Psychological Society; member American Academy on Mental Retardation.
Education
Bachelor, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1955.
Career
Assistant psychologist, Trenton (New Jersey) Eastern State Hospital, 1951-1955; senior psychologist, Trenton (New Jersey) Eastern State Hospital, 1955-1957; research associate, E.R. Johnstone Training & Research Center, Bordentown, New Jersey, 1957-1962; director research, E.R. Johnstone Training & Research Center, Bordentown, New Jersey, 1962-1989.
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The Raising of Intelligence: A Selected History of Attempts To Raise Retarded Intelligence
(The history of attempts to raise the intelligence of ment...)
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The Raising of Intelligence: A Selected History of Attempts To Raise Retarded Intelligence by H. H. Spitz (1986-10-01)
(Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include compa...)
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The Raising of Intelligence: A Selected History of Attempts To Raise Retarded Intelligence
Membership
With United States Army, 1943-1945. Fellow American Psychological Association, American Psychological Society. Member American Academy on Mental Retardation.
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Married Ruth M. Goidel, May 13, 1952. Children: Debra L., Kenneth A.
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Recipient Founders Day award, New York University, 1956, Brian E. Tomlinson award, 1975, Professional Accomplishment award, State of New Jersey, 1980.Recipient Founders Day award, New York University, 1956, Brian E. Tomlinson award, 1975, Professional Accomplishment award, State of New Jersey, 1980.