An article in this month's American Psychologist should prove interesting. From the abstract:
This article summarizes the authors’ efforts to determine Albert’s identity and fate. Examinations of Watson’s personal correspondence, scientific production (books, journal articles, film), and public documents (national census data, state birth and death records) suggested that an employee at the Harriet Lane Home was Albert’s mother. Contact with the woman’s descendents led the authors to the individual they believe to be “Little Albert.” A Journey to John B. Watson’s Infant Laboratory Hall P. Beck Appalachian State University Sharman Levinson The American University of Paris Gary Irons Finksburg, Maryland Michael Michael Britt [email protected] www.thepsychfiles.com --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
