... was born in New York City on July 25, 1871, the only child of Francis Washburn and Elizabeth Floy Davis. She was raised in a middle class home where the women were of exceptional academic accomplishments. She was educated in both private and public schools with interests focusing on philosophy and the sciences. At the age of 20 she graduated from Vassar College ... developments within psychology. In addition to accolades from her students and fellow professors, she was the second woman in history to be elected to the National Academy of Sciences(Gale Encyclopedia). She became president o...

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