Eleanor J. Gibson

American psychologist and academic (1910–2002)
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Eleanor J. Gibson
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Eleanor J. Gibson

Summary

Eleanor J. Gibson is a human[1]. Born in Peoria[2], she… she was born on +1910-12-07T00:00:00Z[3]. She passed away in Columbia[4]. She died on +2002-12-30T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a psychologist[6] and teacher[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Eleanor J. Gibson was born in Peoria[2].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson died in Columbia[4].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson was born on +1910-12-07T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson died on +2002-12-30T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson was married to James J. Gibson[9].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson worked as a psychologist[6].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson worked as a teacher[7].
  • Among Eleanor J. Gibson's employers was Cornell University[11].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson's education included a stint at Yale University[12].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson was educated at Smith College[13].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson's education included a stint at Smith College[14].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson received the National Medal of Science[15].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson received the APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[16].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson received the Guggenheim Fellowship[17].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson received the William James Fellow Award[18].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson received the Wilbur Cross Medal[19].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson was a member of National Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson was influenced by James J. Gibson[23].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson's image is recorded as Eleanor Gibson (1993).jpg[24].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson is recorded as female[25].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Eleanor J. Gibson's ISNI is recorded as 0000000109124411[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Eleanor J. Gibson's place of birth was Peoria[2]. She was born on +1910-12-07T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Yale University[12], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31] and Smith College[13], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1871[34], headquartered in Northampton[35]. Eleanor J. Gibson earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6] and teacher[7]. Among Eleanor J. Gibson's employers was Cornell University[11].

Recognition

Awards received include National Medal of Science[15], a science award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1963[39]; APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[16], a science award[40], in United States[41]; Guggenheim Fellowship[17], a fellowship grant[42], in United States[43], founded in 1925[44]; William James Fellow Award[18], a science award[45], in United States[46]; Wilbur Cross Medal[19], an award[47], founded in 1966[48]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20], a fellowship award[49].

Personal Life

Eleanor J. Gibson was married to James J. Gibson[9].

Death and Burial

Eleanor J. Gibson died on +2002-12-30T00:00:00Z[5]. She died in Columbia[4].

Why It Matters

Eleanor J. Gibson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Eleanor J. Gibson born?

Born in Peoria[2], Eleanor J. Gibson…

Where did Eleanor J. Gibson die?

Eleanor J. Gibson died in Columbia[4].

Who was Eleanor J. Gibson married to?

Eleanor J. Gibson's spouses include James J. Gibson[9].

What did Eleanor J. Gibson do for work?

Eleanor J. Gibson worked as psychologist[6] and teacher[7].

Where did Eleanor J. Gibson go to school?

Eleanor J. Gibson was educated at Yale University[12], Smith College[13], and Smith College[14].

What awards did Eleanor J. Gibson receive?

Honors received include National Medal of Science[15], APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[16], Guggenheim Fellowship[17], and William James Fellow Award[18].

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  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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