This is the first comprehensive compilation of research on the factors that contribute to great psychologists' impact on the discipline. The book integrates all of the relevant research on the psychology of eminent psychologists, from the pioneering work of Francis Galton to work published in the 21st century. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Dean Keith Simonton, PhD, is currently a professor of psychology at the University of California, Davis Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Preface	ix
I. The Scientific History of Psychology	1
Introduction	3
Chapter 1. Eminence in Psychology	5
Chapter 2. History and Science	15
II. Lifetime Output of Psychologists and Their Impact on the Field	31
Introduction	33
Chapter 3. Individual Differences in Greatness	35
Chapter 4. Longitudinal Changes in Creativity	67
Chapter 5. The Creative Product in Psychology	103
III. Personal Characteristics That Contribute to Greatness as a Psychologist	119
Introduction	121
Chapter 6. Cognition	123
Chapter 7. Disposition	155
Chapter 8. Worldview	171
IV. Life Span Development of Great Psychologists	191
Introduction	193
Chapter 9. Family Background	195
Chapter 10. Career Training	225
Chapter 11. Maturity and Aging	253
Chapter 12. Nature Versus Nurture	287
V. Sociocultural Context of Psychological Science	323
Introduction	325
Chapter 13. Internal Milieu	329
Chapter 14. External Milieu	399
Chapter 15. Genius Versus Zeitgeist	427
VI. Implications for the Field of Psychology	443
Introduction	445
Chapter 16. Research and Teaching	447
References	471
Author Index	519
Subject Index	529
About the Author	549

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