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David Krech

Who

David Krech · Philosophy & Social Sciences

What

Psychologist known for research on the biochemistry of learning

When

1909, Sventiany, Russian Empire (now Švenčionys, Lithuania) — 1977, Berkeley, California, United States

Where

Russian Empire · United States

Biography

David Krech is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Psychologist known for research on the biochemistry of learning

How & why

David Krech was an American psychologist, born Yitzhok-Eizik Krechevsky, known for his research on the biochemistry and anatomy of learning, showing that enriched experience changes brain chemistry and structure. He co-authored influential psychology textbooks. A Jewish immigrant from the Russian Empire, he was Jewish.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Psychology

Contributions & Sources

Psychologist known for research on the biochemistry of learning

1909

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Psychology