| Abstract: | V. Sexton was known primarily as a historian of psychology, and her writings helped establish the direction for later contributions to that subject. But, she worked in several areas of psychology, and her influence was broad, extending from the local to the global level. She made important contributions to women's issues, international psychology, humanistic psychology, and the psychology of religion. In addition, she was a textbook writer, organizational leader, mentor, and teacher. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
