Walter Dill Scott
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Walter Dill Scott (May 1, 1869 – September 24, 1955)[1] was an American psychologist and academic administrator who was one of the first applied psychologists and the 10th president of Northwestern University. He applied psychology to various business practices such as personnel selection and advertising.
Quick Facts 10th President of Northwestern University, Preceded by ...
Walter Dill Scott | |
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10th President of Northwestern University | |
In office 1920–1939 | |
Preceded by | Lynn Hough |
Succeeded by | Franklyn Bliss Snyder |
Personal details | |
Born | (1869-05-01)May 1, 1869 Cooksville, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | September 24, 1955(1955-09-24) (aged 86) |
Relatives | Walter Dill Scott (grandson) |
Education | Illinois State Normal University Northwestern University University of Leipzig |
Occupation | Psychologist, academic administrator |
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