Gerald Turkewitz

Gerald Turkewitz (February 25, 1933 – February 24, 2015)[1] was an American psychologist who helped to pioneer the field of developmental psychobiology.[2] He is also recognized for his contributions to child development and the study of human infancy.[3] His influences included Daniel S. Lehrman and T. C. Schneirla, the latter of whom was his Ph.D. advisor at New York University.[4]

Gerald Turkewitz
Born(1933-02-25)February 25, 1933
New York City, US
DiedFebruary 24, 2015(2015-02-24) (aged 81)
NationalityUnited States
EducationCity College of New York
New York University
Known forDevelopmental psychobiology
Spouse(s)Myrna Turkewitz
Scientific career
FieldsDevelopmental psychology
InstitutionsGraduate Center, CUNY
Hunter College
ThesisThe development of spatial orientation in relation to the effective perceptual environment in neonate rats (1967)
Doctoral advisorT. C. Schneirla
InfluencesDaniel S. Lehrman

References
  1. "Gerald Turkewitz Obituary". The New York Times. 2015-06-05. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
  2. Lewkowicz, David J. (November 2015). "In memoriam: Gerald Turkewitz & his science". Developmental Psychobiology. 57 (7): 858–860. doi:10.1002/dev.21363. PMID 26407919.
  3. "Dr. Gerald Turkewitz". Hunter College. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
  4. Lewkowicz, David J. (January 2016). "Obituary: Gerald Turkewitz". Infancy. 21 (1): 5–7. doi:10.1111/infa.12122.
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