Dr. Alfredo V. Lagmay pursued a lot of studies relating to experimental analysis of behavior, behavior modification, relaxation and related studies, and hypnosis. In recognition of his work, the University of the Philippines awarded him a Professorial Chair in Psychology (1973-1975). He is also member of prestigious learned societies here and abroad including the International Council of Psychologists, American Psychological Association and the International Association of Applied Psychology. In 1984, he received the Distinguished Service Award for significant contributions to psychology and the social sciences by the Association for Anthropological Diplomacy, Politics and Society and in cooperation with the Association of Third World Anthropologists.
Sex: Male
Education:
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Ph.B. (Philosophy), 1947
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, MA Philosophy, 1951
- Harvard University, USA, PhD Psychology, 1955
Field of Specialization:
Psychology, Experimental Psychology
Researches:
Lagmay, A.V., (1972) Of textbooks, our scholars and the school systems.
UP Faculty Conference Proceedings, UP, Quezon City
Lagmay, A.V., (1970) Government support of the Social Sciences.
Science and the New Constitution. UP-NSDB
Lagmay, A.V., (1967) Rule-specified versus non-verbal conceptualizations in the natural sciences.
UP Faculty Conference Proceedings, Quezon City
Lagmay, A.V., (1966) Philippine Thematic Apperception Test
Plates XXV, a psychological-projected test, Quezon City
Lagmay, A.V., (1964) The pacing of behavior: A technique for the control of the free operant.
Natural and Applied Science Bulletin Volume 17
Lagmay, A.V., (1963) Motivation research in Philippine advertising.
Marketing Horizons Volume 2
Lagmay, A.V., (1962) Image of the bolo
Philippine Collegian
Lagmay, A.V., (1962) Research organization and strategy in the arts and sciences units of the UP
UP Research Digest Volume 1, No. 3
Lagmay, A.V., (1953) A logical analysis of the concept of existence involved in existence propositions
Social Sciences and Humanities Review Volume 18, No. 2
Awards:
- Professorial Chair, UPAA Research Professor of Psychology, UPAA, 1973
- Grantee, Postdoctoral Fellowship, UP Rockefeller Scholarship Program, 1967-1968
- Recipient, UP Presidential pin for graduating with honors, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Philosophy, UP, 1947
- Academician, NAST, !978
- National Scientist, NAST, 1988