Dorothy Adkins

Dorothy Adkins
Born
Dorothy Christina Adkins

(1912-04-06)April 6, 1912
Atlanta, Ohio, United States
DiedDecember 19, 1975(1975-12-19) (aged 63)
Plain City, Ohio, United States
Alma materOhio State University (BS, PhD)
OccupationPsychologist
Known forFirst female president of the Psychometric Society

Dorothy Christina Adkins (April 6, 1912 – December 19, 1975) was an American psychologist. Adkins is best known for her work in psychometrics and education testing, particularly in achievement testing. She was the first female president of the Psychometric Society and served in several roles in the American Psychological Association.