Question

the psychologist who was the first woman to earn a doctoral degree in psychology in the us and is renowned for writing a comparative psychology book in which she described the cognitive processes in both humans and animals is
a. martha bernal
b. margaret floy washburn
c. mamie clark
d. mary whiton calkins
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Margaret Floy Washburn was the first woman to earn a doctoral degree in psychology in the US and is known for her work in comparative psychology, describing cognitive processes in humans and animals. Martha Bernal is not known for this achievement. Mamie Clark is known for her work on the doll - test related to racial identity. Mary Whiton Calkins was a significant figure in psychology but not the first to earn a PhD in the US.

Answer:

B. Margaret Floy Washburn