David V. Smith (1943-2006).

Presents an obituary for David V. Smith, who succumbed to a brain tumor on September 30, 2006 at the age of 63. He was Simon R. Bruesch Professor and chair of the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology and the director of the Neuroscience Institute at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

John W. Gardner (1912-2002).

Memorializes J. W. Gardner for his contributions to the field of psychology. Gardner believed in the power and responsibility of individual citizens to make a difference in their communities. He started as an experimental psychologist, teaching in colleges and became a leader across the philanthropic, governmental, and nonprofit sectors, creating public and private initiatives that have affected the lives of millions of Americans. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Manfred J. Meier (1929-2006).

Manfred J. Meier, one of the most influential figures in the establishment of clinical neuropsychology as a specialty field, died at age 77 in Mexico on August 27, 2006, after a one-year battle with lung cancer. Manny's college and graduate school studies were completed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a bachelor's degree (1952), a master's degree (1953), and a doctorate (1956)--all in psychology. During his graduate years, his mentors included Charles Bridgeman and Karl U. Smith, but he was also influenced by Harry Harlow, for whom he served as a research assistant in his primate laboratory. Manny's attendance at a 1952 conference where the speakers included Ward Halstead, Donald Hebb, Roger Sperry, and Hans-Lukas Teuber solidified his interest in the emerging field of neuropsychology. During his 36-year career at the University of Minnesota, Manny published more than 70 professional papers, book chapters, and books. He was promoted to associate professor in 1962 and to professor in 1966. At his retirement in 1993, he was named professor emeritus. A committed educator, Manny served as the director of the APA-accredited Psychology Internship Consortium from 1983 to 1993 and as director of a postdoctoral program in clinical neuropsychology from 1985 to 1993. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Obituary: Samuel J. Beck (1896-1980).

Presents an obituary for Samuel J. Beck (1896-1980), whose name has been synonymous with the Rorschach Test for nearly 50 years. Beck worked tirelessly to develop the Rorschach as a scientific tool that would have some meaningfulness for all of psychology. Beck's first book, Introduction to the Rorschach Technique, in 1937 was the first monograph of the American Orthopsychiatric Association. Subsequently, his three-volume series (Rorschach's Test: Volume 1-Basic Processes; Volume 2-A Variety of Personality Pictures; and Volume 3-Advances in Interpretation) appeared between 1944 and 1952 and became standard in the field for thousands of students and practitioners. Throughout Sam Beck's long career in teaching, practice, and research he labored fruitfully to close the gap between scientific method and clinical practice by continually illustrating how the idiographic and nomothetic approaches could be neatly blended into the study and understanding of the person. Beck was an excellent teacher, a dedicated and extremely skilled Rorschacher, and a model clinician. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Enrico E. Jones (1947-2003).

Reports the obituary of Enrico E. Jones (1947-2003), clinician, psychoanalyst, and researcher. Recipient of the Kenneth and Manie Clark Award, a National Research Council Fellowship, and a National Science Foundation Fellowship to work at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique in Paris, Jones left an impact whose integrity and loyalty to his many friends, colleagues and students were cherished gifts to those who knew him. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Obituary: Patricia Cain Smith (1917-2007).

Provides the obituary for one of the field of industrial-organizational (I/O) psychology's most eminent scholars and practitioners, Patricia Cain Smith, professor emerita of psychology, Bowling Green State University, who passed away on October 26, 2007. Pat is remembered for her sense of humor, her passion for clarity in thinking and writing, and her contagious enthusiasm for discovery and the achievement of true understanding. She has left a lasting legacy that has made the world, and especially the world of work, a better place. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

John M. Shlien (1918-2002).

Memorializes J. M. Shlien, a former Harvard University professor who taught clinical psychology in the School of Education for 20 yrs. Shlien developed a deep relationship with C. Rogers and the client-centered approach to clinical psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Eric F. Gardner (1913-2002).

This obituary reviews the life and work of Eric F. Gardner (1913-2002). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

John E. Exner Jr. (1928-2006).

Presents an obituary for John E. Exner Jr. Many psychologists bounce around a bit before they lock in on the specialty that becomes the focus of their professional life. That was not the case with John Exner. He first laid hands on a set of blots from the Rorschach Inkblot Test in 1953, and his fascination with the instrument anchored his career from then on. Through five decades, 14 books, more than 60 journal articles, and countless workshop and conference presentations, John Exner and the Rorschach became synonymous. John Exner died on February 20, 2006, at age 77, after a courageous fight with leukemia. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris, five children, and 10 grandchildren. Doris was the administrator of Rorschach Workshops since its inception. John chronicled their lifelong love in a series of poems in the dedication section for many of his books. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Robert P. Abelson (1928-2005).

Presents an obituary for Robert Paul Abelson, who died in New Haven, Connecticut on July 13, 2005, from pneumonia brought on by Parkinson's disease. Dr. Abelson's wide-ranging intellect combined cognition with affect, the abstract with the everyday. His inclusive, collaborative orientation helped him become and remain a leading figure in multiple domains. He was a major contributor to social psychology, cognitive science, political psychology, and statistics, and he applied his insights and expertise to work of national importance. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Obituary: Felix E. Goodson II (1922-2007).

Provides an obituary for Felix E. Goodson II, a psychologist who focused mainly on evolutionary psychology and who passed away on May 17, 2007. In his teaching and writing, Felix emphasized the historical and theoretical roots of psychology, as can be seen in the four chapters he wrote for Theories in Contemporary Psychology (2nd ed., 1976), co-authored with Melvin Marx. His book The Evolutionary Foundations of Psychology: A Unified Theory (1973) grew out of almost two decades of seminars and empirical studies with DePauw students and colleagues. However, his magnum opus, 30 years in the making, was The Evolution and Function of Cognition (2003), published when Felix was 81 years old, 18 years after his formal retirement. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Martin Rochlin (1928-2003).

Presents an obituary for Martin (Marty) Rochlin, a pioneer in the field of gay-affirmative psychotherapy, who passed away on October 20, 2003, at the age of 75 following a brief struggle with cancer. Through his clinical practice, mentorship of students, contributions through programs of the American Psychological Association (APA), conferences, and public appearances, Marty Rochlin was a model for academic and professional psychologists. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Margaret E. Donnelly (1911-2006).

Margaret Extitus Donnelly died on July 16, 2006, at the age of 95. A member of the American Psychological Association (APA) for 64 years, Margaret worked behind the scenes in several APA divisions and was probably best known for an edited book published when she was 81 years old, a tribute to her vitality and lifetime commitment to psychology. Margaret played an important role in the establishment of APA Division 36 (originally called Psychologists Interested in Religious Issues, or PIRI, and now called Psychology of Religion). She was also active in APA Division 1 (General Psychology) and Division 24 (Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology). Margaret made many contributions to the New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Vernon Wellington Sparks, Sr. (1920-2002).

Reports the death of Vernon Wellington Sparks, Sr. (1920-2002). The authors discuss his contributions to the evolution of clinical psychology as well as his various personal and professional accomplishments. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

George Frederick Nixon, Jr. (1941-2002).

Reports the death of George Frederick Nixon, Jr. (1941-2002). The author discusses his contributions to family psychology as well as various personal and professional accomplishments. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Obituaries: Magda B. Arnold (1903-2002).

Presents an obituary for Magda B. Arnold (1903-2002). Arnold's work on emotion, motivation, and the brain and cognition is a cornerstone of contemporary research on the neuropsychology of personality. She exemplified the melding of European studies in experimental sensation-perception and psychodynamics with North American theory, practice, and behavioral measurement. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Charles Adolphous Kiesler (1934-2002).

This obituary reviews the life and work of Charles (Chuck) Adolphous Kiesler (1934-2002). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Arthur Hills Brayfield (1915-2002).

Reports the death of Arthur Hills Brayfield (1915-2002). The author discusses his contributions to the field of psychology as well as his various personal and professional accomplishments. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Neal Elgar Miller (1909-2002).

Reports the death of Neal Elgar Miller (1909-2002). The author discusses his contributions to learning theory as well as his various personal and professional accomplishments. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)