Frederick Viggers Smith (1912–2006) was an Australian/British psychologist.
Frederick Viggers Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1912 |
| Died | 2006 (aged 93–94) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney, University of London |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychology, forensic psychology |
| Institutions | Durham University |
| Doctoral students | Peter Banister |
Academic career
editAfter training as a teacher, Smith completed a BSc in Psychology at the University of Sydney. He then moved to the UK where he obtained a PhD from the University of London in 1948. He was appointed as a lecturer at Birkbeck College and then at the University of Aberdeen. In 1950 he was appointed Professor of Educational Psychology at Durham University and subsequently Chair of Psychology. He retired in 1976.[1]
Publications
editAwards
edit- Fellow, British Psychological Society[5]
- President, British Psychological Society, 1959–60[5]
References
edit- ^ "Obituary – Smith, Frederick Viggers" (PDF). British Psychological Society. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ^ Smith, F.V. (1960). Explanation of Human Behaviour. London: Constable.
- ^ Smith, F.V. (1969). Attachment of the Young. London: Oliver & Boyd.
- ^ Smith, Frederick (1971). Purpose in Animal Behaviour. London: Hutchinson. ISBN 9780091091309.
- ^ a b "Obituary - Smith, Frederick Viggers" (PDF). British Psychological Society. Retrieved 29 July 2020.