Leta Stetter Hollingworth
Leta Hollingworth | |
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Hollingworth in 1915 | |
| Born | Leta Anna Stetter May 25, 1886 Chadron, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 1939 (aged 53) |
| Education | University of Nebraska (1905) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychology |
| Institutions | Teachers College, Columbia University |
| Doctoral advisor | Edward Thorndike |
| Notable students | Florence Goodenough Theodora Mead Abel |
Leta Stetter Hollingworth (May 25, 1886 – November 27, 1939) was an American psychologist, educator, and feminist. She made contributions in psychology of women, clinical psychology, and educational psychology. She is best known for her work with gifted children.