William Samuel Verplanck Junior (January 16, 1916 in

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) was an American psychologist. He conducted a series of significant experiments in the fields of

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. After compiling a review of the writings and research of

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- a position which he maintained throughout the remainder of his career.

Written works

*Verplanck, W.S. (1942) The development of discrimination in a simple locomotor habit. ''Journal of Experimental Psychology, 31'', 441–464. *Berry, R.N., Verplanck, W.S., and Graham, C.H. (1943) The reversal of discrimination in a simple running habit. ''Journal of Experimental Psychology, 32'', 325–334. *Verplanck, W.S. (1946) ''The effects of paredrine on night vision test performance.'' (Bur. Med. Surg., 1944; Publ. Bd., N. 23049) Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. Commerce, 14. *Verplanck, W.S. (1946) ''Comparative study of adaptometers''. (Bur. Med. Surg., 1942, Publ. Bd. No. 23050) Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. Commerce, 34. *Verplanck, W.S. (1946) ''Night vision testing on members of crew of the U.S.S. New Jersey'' (Bur. Med. Surg., 1943; Publ. Bd. No. 23072) Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. Commerce, 9.

References

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