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Paul Thomas Young: Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award.
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American Psychologist, Vol 20(12), Dec 1965, 1084-1088.
Abstract
Presents the 1965 American Psychological Association Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award to Paul Thomas Young. The citation reads: "For his lifelong study of hedonic processes in behavior. Convinced of their significance for psychology, he endeavored to give objective reference and experimental validity to the concept. Although hedonic theorizing ran counter to the prevailing temper, he persisted in the belief that the control of behavior must be analyzed for affective value as well as intensity value. His research on preference showed the effect of experience in modifying acceptability; his work on need-free organisms clarified acceptance and appetitive behavior. Most recently, he has been examining composite stimuli and preference. Current renewed interest in hedonic theory rests in good measure on his experimental demonstrations and theoretical arguments." Biographical information is also provided, along with a list of the award winner's scientific writings. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)