Ronald Wilson
American clinical psychologist and behavioral geneticist
About Ronald Wilson
Lived 1933 – 1986 (aged 52–53). Ronald Wilson was an American behavior geneticist, psychologist and clinical psychologist, known for Twin studies.
Ronald S. Wilson (March 30, 1933 – November 16, 1986) He was a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Psychological Association, as well as a member of the Society for the Study of Human Biology and a founding fellow of the International Society for Twin Studies, of which he served as vice president from 1980 to 1983. In 1979, he received the American Association for the Advancement of Science's Socio-Psychological Prize, and in 1980, he received the James Shields Award from the International Society for Twin Studies. He was elected president-elect of the Behavior Genetics Association in 1984. He died of a heart attack while playing tennis on November 16, 1986.
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Who was Ronald Wilson?
American clinical psychologist and behavioral geneticist
When was Ronald Wilson born?
Ronald Wilson was born on 30 March 1933.
When did Ronald Wilson die?
Ronald Wilson died in 1986.
What was Ronald Wilson's occupation?
Ronald Wilson was a behavior geneticist, psychologist and clinical psychologist.
What was Ronald Wilson known for?
Ronald Wilson was known for Twin studies.
What nationality was Ronald Wilson?
Ronald Wilson was American.
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