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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 1, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Taurus 18 | 11 Taurus 36 | 21 Leo 50 |
| Moon | 1 Gemini 51 | 6 Cancer 21 | 13 Aries 22 |
| Mercury | 14 Aries 23 | 16 Aries 33 | 21 Leo 29 |
| Venus | 17 Gemini 8 | 0 Aries 35 | 26 Virgo 17 |
| Mars | 12 Taurus 13 | 5 Leo 56 | 25 Cancer 9 |
| Jupiter | 10 Cancer 48 | 21 Gemini 31 | 2 Leo 45 |
| Saturn | 22 Leo 8 | 27 Pisces 50 | 1 Virgo 2 |
| Uranus | 1 Pisces 8 | 26 Taurus 23 | 0 Pisces 0 |
| Neptune | 6 Leo 34 | 1 Aries 7 | 9 Leo 33 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 53 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 7 Cancer 14 |
| Rahu | 5 Sagittarius 18 | 25 Pisces 6 | 29 Scorpio 42 |
| Ketu | 5 Gemini 18 | 25 Virgo 6 | 29 Taurus 42 |
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