Harvey A. Carr

Harvey A. Carr
Harvey A. Carr
Born	April 30, 1873 Morris, Illinois, United States
Died	June 21, 1954 (1954-06-22) (aged 81) Culver, Indiana, United States
Alma mater	University of Chicago
Known for	Kerplunk experiment
Scientific career
Fields	Psychology
Institutions	University of Chicago Pratt Institute
Doctoral advisor	James Rowland Angell

Harvey A. Carr (April 30, 1873 – June 21, 1954), a founding father of functionalist psychology, was renowned for a methodical and thorough approach to his science. His work was largely devoted to studies of animal cognition and perception. Carr collaborated with John B. Watson on his most well-known project: the famous Kerplunk experiment. Carr held his post as chairman of the Psychology department at the University of Chicago from 1926 to 1938. He also served as the president of the American Psychological Association in 1926.