Biographical essay highlights the academic mentorship and intellectual contributions of John Flavell, demonstrating how personal values shape psychological science.
Here I describe, as a former graduate student, some of the ways John Flavell influenced those around him and by extension, the field of Psychology. Specifically, I address his courage and his curiosity, his honesty, his modeling of deep thinking, his generosity and clarity, and his high value on community and a well-rounded life.
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