John Paul Scott (geneticist)
John Paul Scott (December 17, 1909—March 26, 2000) was an American behavior geneticist and comparative psychologist known for his research into the development of social behavior (especially aggression), which he pursued through studies in animal models including the dog. Scott & his collaborator John L. Fuller are memorialised in the Fuller-Scott prize, offered annually by the Behavior Genetics Association.
John Paul Scott | |
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| Born | December 17, 1909 |
| Died | March 26, 2000 (aged 90) |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago |
| Known for | Research on social behavior, aggression, behavior genetics |
| Awards | Rhodes Scholarship, Dobzhansky Award for Eminent Research |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Behavior Genetics |
| Institutions | Bowling Green State University |
| Doctoral advisor | Sewall Wright |
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