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Henry H. Goddard was born on August 14, 1866. After attending
college at Havertown Collegee, he went to Clark University in Worchester,
Massachusets where he received a Ph.D. in Psychology. In 1900, he was appointed
Director of the Research Laboratory at The Vineland Training School. During his
12-year term as Director, he made many breakthroughs in the budding field of
mental science. Notable studies include the English translation of the Binet IQ
tests, his work with intelligence testing at Ellis Island, his invention of the
term “moron,” and his best selling book The Kallikak Family. Goddard was
an avid proponent of the Eugenicist movement (See Goddard
and Eugenics to learn more).
After 12 years at the Training School, Dr. Goddard resigned to
become a Professor at Ohio University. He died in 1957.
·
Goddard
and Eugenics- More information about Goddard and the
Eugenicist movement.
·
Stanley D. Porteus- Biographical information presented in timeline form on Goddard’s
successor.