I remember Spence as some what aloof--definitely not "warm and fuzzy."
He taught from meticulously-prepared notes that he read to his classes. He
advised me to do the same whenever I taught in his place (I often ignored
this advice because it wasn't my style). There was usually little
discussion in his classes or seminars. Spence's frequent and unabashed
criticism of those (Harlow, Skinner, any clinician) not aligned with the
Hull-Spence camp revealed, I believe, a strong underlying insecurity.
On a more positive note, he was frequently accessible to and quietly
concerned about his own Ph.D. students. I found him to be very perceptive,
insightful and helpful whenever we were dealing with research-related
professional issues and also whenever we were discussing my career
options.
Warmest regards to all of you TIPSters. My teaching and my students have
benefited immensely from your discussions and contributions.
Keep up the outstanding work,
Hank
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Hank Goldstein, Ph.D. | PHONE: (319) 588-6305
Department of Psychology | FAX: (319) 588-6789
Clarke College | EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dubuque, IA 52001 |
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"You can always spot a well-informed person; her/his views are the
same as yours."
Ilka Chase [paraphrased]
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On Sat, 28 Apr 2001, Kenneth M. Steele wrote:
>
> Hank:
>
> Before you go...
>
> Would you write a vignette that captures Kenneth Spence as a
> person, or researcher, or psychologist, or whatever you choose.
> I am always looking for stories that characterize the people I
> mention in class.
>
> I sent this to the list since I assume there are other faculty
> who do the same.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Ken
>
>
> On Sat, 28 Apr 2001 07:32:16 -0500 (CDT) Hank Goldstein
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Harry Avis asked if we "Remember sEr=sHr x V x D + K ?." As I prepare to
> > retire in two weeks, I remember it all too well. As a U. of Iowa and
> > Kenneth Spence Ph.D., I received it in daily doses. Actually, I agree with
> > Harry--It sounded very scientific but it led us down quite a few blind
> > alleys.
> >
> > Adios to all my TIPSter friends and thanks for all the gems that you've
> > shared over the past few years.
> >
> > Warmest Regards,
> > Hank
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> > Hank Goldstein, Ph.D. | PHONE: (319) 588-6305
> > Department of Psychology | FAX: (319) 588-6789
> > Clarke College | EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Dubuque, IA 52001 |
>
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> Kenneth M. Steele [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Dept. of Psychology
> Appalachian State University
> Boone, NC 28608
> USA
>
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