Abstract: | This article reports on the Distinguished Scientific Award for the Applications of Psychology, which is presented to a person who, in the opinion of the Committee on Scientific Awards, has made distinguished theoretical or empirical advances leading to the understanding or amelioration of important practical problems. This year's winner is Harold Stevenson, for pathbreaking contributions to the understanding of how children learn. A citation, biography, and selected bibliography of Stevenson's work are presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |