Background
Johnston, Robert Atkinson was born on July 8, 1931 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert and Marion (McBride) Johnston.
Johnston, Robert Atkinson was born on July 8, 1931 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert and Marion (McBride) Johnston.
Bachelor of Arts, Haverford College, 1952; Master of Arts, State University Iowa, 1954; Doctor of Philosophy, State University Iowa, 1955.
Intern, Veterans Administration Hospital., Knoxville, Iowa., 1955-1956; staff psychologist, Veterans Administration Hospital., Coatesville, Pennsylvania, 1956; associate professor psychology, director, University Center for Psychological Services, U. Richmond, 1957-1963; professor psychology, associate dean faculty, College William and Mary, 1963-1974; department psychology, College William and Mary, since 1974; chair, College William and Mary, since 1994.
President Williambsburg Parent-Teachers Association Council, 1967-1969. Chairman board directors Williambsburg Pre-school for Special Children, 1968-1969. Member American, Eastern psychological Association, Virginia Academy of Sciences, American Association of University Professors, American Physiological Association.
Children: Robert Paul, Kenneth Moffett, Scott Andrew. Married Janet Persing.