Today in Psychology (23rd February 1955), The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) was published by psychologist David Wechsler and remains one of the most commonly employed measures of adult cognitive ability.
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Today in the History of Psychology (19th December 1908), Anne Anastasi was born. A hugely influential figure in the field of differential psychology, Anastasi is renowned for her pioneering research into the way traits are influenced by heredity and environment. Anne Anastasi is also famed for her outstanding scholarship, writing a series of classic books including 'Psychological Testing.' First published in 1954 and now in its 7th edition Psychological Testing is heralded by the American Psychological Association (APA) 'as one of the most important psychology texts of the twentieth century.' In the course of a long and distinguished career, over thirty years of which were spent at Fordham University; Anne Anastasi served as president of the APA in 1972 and received the American Psychological Foundation's gold medal for lifetime achievement in 1984.
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