Cummings Center for the History of Psychology
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Opens 11:00 AMThe Cummings Center for the History of Psychology is an educational museum dedicated to the collection and preservation of the historical record of human behavior and psychological study. long_description_potoo
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Sep 23·5:30 PM
Join artist Althea Jones and the Cummings Center for a specialized tour and interactive discussion on the subjects of race, skin color, and psychology. Visitors will engage with the complex history of race and psychological science through the Cummings Center’s National Museum of Psychology, followed by a behind-the-scenes look at Jones’ ongoing project: Skin Color.
Oct 16·9:30 AM
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of Robert V. Guthrie’s Even the Rat Was White (1976), a landmark work that critically examined the history of racism in psychology and related social and behavioral sciences. The Cummings Center is partnering with the Greater Cleveland Chapter of the Association of Black Psychologists for a one-day symposium revisiting Guthrie’s foundational work.
Oct 16·11:00 AM
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of Robert V. Guthrie’s Even the Rat Was White (1976), a landmark work that critically examined the history of racism in psychology and related social and behavioral sciences. The Cummings Center is partnering with the Greater Cleveland Chapter of the Association of Black Psychologists for a one-day symposium revisiting Guthrie’s foundational work.
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The atmosphere is intellectual and interactive, offering a hands-on environment where visitors can engage with the science of the mind. Exhibits range from historical-focused displays on early psychological practices to modern experimentation.ambiance_potoo
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Visitors highlight the fascinating range of exhibits, including topics spanning from Freud and historical asylums to modern studies on multitasking. The museum offers a hands-on experience where guests can participate in various psychological tests and experiments.reviews_potoo
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73 S College St, Akron, OH 44325
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• Opens 11:00 AMAbout
This center serves as a specialized archive that collects and interprets the historical record of psychology, preserving everything from the history of asylums to the evolution of modern psychological experiments.story_potoo