Robert S. Woodworth (psychologist)

Robert S. Woodworth was an influential American psychologist known for his work in experimental psychology and motivation. He helped establish psychology as a scientific discipline and contributed to the development of psychological testing. Woodworth is best known for creating the "Woodworth Personal Data Sheet," one of the first psychological self-assessment questionnaires used to identify soldiers' mental health during World War I. His research focused on understanding human behavior, mental processes, and how motivation influences actions, advancing both academic knowledge and practical applications in psychology.