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Anne Anastasi
Explaining how psychological tests should be interpreted in context.
Psychological Testing · National Medal of Science
- Born
- 19 December 1908
- Birthplace
- New York City
- Died
- 4 May 2001
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Anne Anastasi
American psychologist whose writing shaped psychometrics and the responsible use of tests. She stressed that scores must be understood alongside the individual’s experience and circumstances.
Early life
New York education
Raised by her mother and grandmother after her father’s death, she entered Barnard at fifteen and completed a Columbia doctorate in 1930.
Career
- 1930
Barnard teaching
Began her academic career.
- 1947
Fordham
Joined the university, later chairing its psychology department.
- 1972
APA president
Became the third woman to lead the association.
Contributions
Psychological Testing
Set out principles for constructing, selecting and interpreting assessments.
National Medal of Science
Received US recognition for her scientific contributions.
Beyond work
Marriage
Married industrial psychologist John Porter Foley Jr. in 1933. Early in their marriage, employment in different cities required them to live apart.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Creator not stated; see image source. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.