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Leslie Rescorla (1945-2020).

Anjali Thapar1, Philip Dale2, Roberta Golinkoff3

  • 1Bryn Mawr College.

The American Psychologist
|February 3, 2022
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This abstract memorializes Leslie Rescorla, a distinguished psychologist and educator. Her significant contributions included pioneering research on late language development in children and mentoring numerous students.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Leslie Rescorla (1945-2020) was a Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Bryn Mawr College.
  • She directed the Phebe Anna Thorne School and the Child Study Institute.
  • Rescorla chaired the Psychology Department and directed its Clinical Developmental Psychology doctoral program.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To memorialize the life and career of Leslie Rescorla.
  • To highlight her academic achievements and contributions to psychology.
  • To acknowledge her dedication to teaching and mentorship.

Main Methods:

  • The abstract summarizes Rescorla's academic and professional history.
  • It details her educational background, including degrees from Radcliffe College, London School of Economics, and Yale University.

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  • Her research focus and mentorship activities are noted.

    • Main Results:

    • Rescorla supervised over 70 undergraduate projects, 26 MA theses, and 45 PhD dissertations.
    • She received the McPherson Prize for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service in 2002.
    • Her research focused on the late development of language in children.

    Conclusions:

    • Leslie Rescorla made significant contributions to the field of developmental and clinical psychology.
    • Her legacy includes extensive mentorship and impactful research on child language development.
    • She is remembered for her excellence in teaching and service to the academic community.