Floyd Ratliff (May 1, 1919 – June 13, 1999) was an American psychologist, biophysicist, and sensory physiologist affiliated with Rockefeller University. He is recognized for his contributions to the study of spatial and temporal characteristics of visual perception, and he pioneered quantitative and computer-based methods for investigating the nervous system. Ratliff introduced the concept of disinhibition in the organization of neurons and significantly influenced sensory physiology through his research on Mach bands. Additionally, he explored the intersection of art and science, examining the effects of Neo-Impressionist works and Chinese painting from the Song Dynasty.
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Place of Birth: La Junta
Place of Death: Santa Fe
Educated At: Colorado College | Brown University
Occupation: university teacher | psychologist
Employers: The Rockefeller University | Harvard University | United States Army
Awards Received: APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology | William James Fellow Award | Howard Crosby Warren Medal | honorary doctorate | Edgar D. Tillyer Award | Bronze Star Medal
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 1, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 1, 2024 |
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| Sun | 10 Taurus 18 | 11 Taurus 51 | 20 Leo 52 |
| Moon | 1 Gemini 51 | 15 Aquarius 21 | 29 Pisces 21 |
| Mercury | 14 Aries 23 | 17 Aries 31 | 22 Leo 19 |
| Venus | 17 Gemini 8 | 2 Taurus 48 | 26 Virgo 1 |
| Mars | 12 Taurus 13 | 0 Aries 51 | 24 Cancer 30 |
| Jupiter | 10 Cancer 48 | 24 Taurus 17 | 2 Leo 32 |
| Saturn | 22 Leo 8 | 16 Pisces 38 | 0 Virgo 55 |
| Uranus | 1 Pisces 8 | 22 Taurus 27 | 0 Pisces 2 |
| Neptune | 6 Leo 34 | 28 Pisces 57 | 9 Leo 30 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 53 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 7 Cancer 12 |
| Rahu | 5 Sagittarius 18 | 14 Aries 25 | 29 Scorpio 45 |
| Ketu | 5 Gemini 18 | 14 Libra 25 | 29 Taurus 45 |
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