John B. Watson
American Psychologist
Date of Birth & Death
Born on January 9, 1878 in Travelers Rest, SC
Died on September 25, 1958 in New York, NY
Education
John B. Watson attended Johns Hopkins University, Furman University, and University of Chicago.
Johns Hopkins University
Furman University
University of Chicago
Family
Spouses: Mary Ickes (1901–1920) and Rosalie Rayner (1921–1935)
Children: John Ickes Watson and Mary Watson
Fun Fact
- John B. Watson attended Furman University at the age of 16.
Watson's contribution
He pushed psychology to pay more attention on behaviorism than on someone's mental process.