Carl Allanmore Murchison (1887–1961) was an American psychologist and an early promoter of the discipline of

psychology Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. Its subject matter includes the behavior of humans and nonhumans, both consciousness, conscious and Unconscious mind, unconscious phenomena, and mental processes such as thoughts, feel ...

. Unlike most psychologists who became prominent in the history books, Murchison was not an influential theorist or researcher. Instead, he was an extremely active organizer, publisher, and editor. Murchison received his Ph.D. in

social psychology Social psychology is the methodical study of how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. Although studying many of the same substantive topics as its counterpart in the field ...

from

Johns Hopkins University The Johns Hopkins University (often abbreviated as Johns Hopkins, Hopkins, or JHU) is a private university, private research university in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Founded in 1876 based on the European research institution model, J ...

in 1923. He taught at

Clark University Clark University is a private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1887 with a large endowment from its namesake Jonas Gilman Clark, a prominent businessman, Clark was one of the first modern research uni ...

from 1923 to 1936. During most of this time he served as the chair of the psychology department. Carl Murchison edited ''The Psychological Register'' in 1929, and the first ''Handbook of Social Psychology'' in 1935. He founded and served as editor of a total of five psychology

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, all of which still exist today. These include the '' Journal of Psychology'', the '' Journal of General Psychology'', co-founded with

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and the '' Journal of Social Psychology'', co-founded with

John Dewey John Dewey (; October 20, 1859 – June 1, 1952) was an American philosopher, psychologist, and Education reform, educational reformer. He was one of the most prominent American scholars in the first half of the twentieth century. The overridi ...

. This further broadening the reach and impact of psychological research.Carl Allanmore Murchison efforts in publishing, organizing, and advocating for psychology helped to establish a strong foundation for the field and encouraged the dissemination and application of psychological knowledge Murchison was also instrumental in organizing conferences and meetings that brought together leading psychologists and researchers. These gatherings were crucial for sharing ideas, fostering collaborations, and setting the agenda for future research directions and till this day there is professionals talking this approach like Chris M Murchison. In addition he was also known for his support and mentorship of up-and-coming psychologists. By providing guidance and opportunities for young scholars, he helped nurture the next generation of psychologists, ensuring the growth and sustainability of the discipline.

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