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November 29, 2025 / Mohammed looti

PAYTON, CAROLYN R

Introduction to Carolyn R. Payton Carolyn Robertson Payton stands as a monumental figure in 20th-century American psychology, uniquely bridging the fields of clinical practice, academic scholarship, and international public service. Recognized primarily for her historic appointment as the first African American and first female Director of the Peace Corps, a position she held during the […]

November 14, 2025 / Mohammed looti

STRONG, EDWARD KELLOGG, JR

STRONG, EDWARD KELLOGG, JR: An American Pioneer in Vocational Psychology Edward Kellogg Strong, Jr., stands as one of the most significant figures in the history of American applied psychology, renowned primarily for his foundational work in vocational guidance and the development of standardized interest inventories. Born in the United States in 1884, Strong’s career spanned […]