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George M. Stratton
Psychologist

George M. Stratton

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Experiments with inverted vision

Inverting spectacles · Aviation selection

Born
26 September 1865
Birthplace
Oakland
Died
8 October 1957

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George M. Stratton

George Stratton investigated how perception adapts when familiar visual information changes. His experiments with reversing lenses became an early landmark in experimental psychology.

Early life

Academic training

Studied at the University of California and Yale, then completed a doctorate in Leipzig under Wilhelm Wundt.

Career

  1. Early career

    Berkeley laboratory

    Helped establish experimental psychology at the university.

  2. 1908

    Professional leadership

    Served as president of the American Psychological Association.

Contributions

Inverting spectacles

Tested how experience changed when the visual field was reversed.

Aviation selection

Developed psychological tests for military airmen.

Beyond work

Outdoor interests

Enjoyed summer camping in the Sierra mountains and built brick paths and walls for his garden.

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