Feb 21, Ursula Bellugi: Today in the History of Psychology (21st February 1931)

Ursula Bellugi was born. A pioneering researcher in the field of language neurobiology, Bellugi was the first to show that American Sign Language is a true language, replete with grammar and syntax which draws upon many of the same areas of the brain for processing as spoken language. Among her many career highlights, Ursula Bellugi received the American Psychological Association (APA) Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions in 1992 and was elected to National Academy of Sciences in 2007.Information via:On This Day in Psychology: A Showcase of Great Pioneers and Defining Moments
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