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Jerome Sattler with his children at
the award ceremony
(l-r): Keith Sattler, David Sattler, Jerome Sattler,
Deborah Hendrix, and Heidi Sattler-Philips |
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In recognition of his exemplary contributions to
the field of psychology, the American Psychological Foundation awarded
Jerome M. Sattler the Gold Medal for Life Achievement in the Application of
Psychology. Dr. Sattler received the award during a special ceremony at the
Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, August 2005, in
Washington, D.C.
The citation of the award reads as follows:
“For a lifetime of distinguished contributions to
the application of psychological measurement to the assessment of children,
and to the education of a legion of applied and research psychologists.
Jerome M. Sattler's textbooks on child assessment are internationally
recognized as among psychology's most influential resources, and his
research on assessment has been exemplary. His name alone evokes good
testing practice. He possesses a rare combination of intelligence, clarity
of thought, flexibility, patience, creativity, and excellent writing
ability. His contributions to the fields of clinical and school psychology
have been unparalleled, and his work has indelibly benefited psychological
science and practice." |
