Richard C. Atkinson (psychologist)

Richard C. Atkinson is a distinguished American psychologist and cognitive scientist known for his research on human memory and learning. He contributed to understanding how the brain processes and stores information, developing influential models of memory structure. Atkinson also served as a university administrator, notably as president of Stanford University and as the director of the National Science Foundation. His work has helped shape our understanding of cognitive processes and influenced educational practices and psychological research, making complex aspects of human memory accessible and applicable across disciplines.