Alfredo Lagmay

Alfredo Villagracia Lagmay (August 14, 1919 –December 15, 2005) was a respected Filipino psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of the Philippines Diliman. He received his Ph.D. in psychology from Harvard University and trained under the psychologist and founder of the radical behaviorism movement B.F. Skinner.

He was conferred the distinction of National Scientist of the Philippines, the highest recognition given to Filipino scientists, in 1988. He is the father of University of the Philippines geology professor Mahar Lagmay.

Biography Lagmay was born on August 14, 1919, in Manila. His father was an immigrant from Ilocos who works in a pre-war gas company, Sacony. As a child whose family is struggling with poverty, he had a hobby of reading books and diligent study despite discouragement from family members. As a result of his diligent studying, he graduated Burgos Elementary School as a valedictorian.

Lagmay continued his education at Aurellio High School. He was an athletic individual as he was part of the 100-meter dash sports team in high school. He also became an athlete during his undergraduate years at the University of the Philippines Diliman (UP).

In 1955, Lagmay received his doctoral's degree in psychology at Harvard University.