Background
Withey, Stephen Bassett was born on May 24, 1918 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Herbert Cookman and Ruth (Bassett) Withey.
administrator Psychology educator
Withey, Stephen Bassett was born on May 24, 1918 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Herbert Cookman and Ruth (Bassett) Withey.
Bachelor of Science, Asbury College, Wilmore, Kentucky, 1941. Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1947. Postgraduate, University Washington-Seattle, Seattle, 1948.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan-Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1952.
Program director, Surbey Research Center, Ann Arbor, 1948-1976;
director, Survey Research Center, Ann Arbor, 1977-1982;
with department psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, since 1953;
professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, since 1960;
research director, Institute Social Research, Ann Arbor, since 1982. Staff director National Assessment of Education, New York City, 1964-1965, consultant, 1966-1971. Chairman of Commission on television and social behavior Social Science Research Council, New York City, 1973-1977.
Consultant in field.
President Ann Arbor School Board, 1961-1967. Served to major United States Army, 1942-1946. Fellow American Psychological Association.
Member American Sociological Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, World Future Society, Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Lois Cooley, April 29, 1950. Children: Peter B., Michael B.