James J. Gibson
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Summary
James J. Gibson was born on January 27, 1904[1], in McConnelsville[2]. He died on December 11, 1979[3], in Ithaca[4]. He worked as a psychologist[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (767 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Eleanor J. Gibson[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Field of work: psychology[10], ecological psychology[11], visual perception[12], environmental psychology[13]
- Employer: Smith College[14]
- Educated at: Princeton University[15]
- Doctoral advisor: Herbert Langfeld[16]
- Award received: APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[17], Howard Crosby Warren Medal[18], Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society[19]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20], National Academy of Sciences[21]
- Influenced by: Edwin Holt[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Doctoral student: Jacob Beck[24]
- Family name: Gibson[25]
- Given name: James[26], Jerome[27]
- Described by source: Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
Why It Matters
James J. Gibson has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
He has been cited as an influence by Tim Ingold[32], an anthropologist[33], b. 1948[34], of United Kingdom[35], awarded the Anders Retzius Medal[36], specialised in anthropology[37] and Eleanor J. Gibson[38], a psychologist[39], 1910–2002[40], of United States[41], awarded the National Medal of Science[42].
FAQs
Where was James J. Gibson born?
James J. Gibson was born in McConnelsville[2].
Where did James J. Gibson die?
James J. Gibson passed away in Ithaca[4].
Who was James J. Gibson married to?
James J. Gibson's spouses include Eleanor J. Gibson[8].
What did James J. Gibson do for work?
James J. Gibson worked as a psychologist[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did James J. Gibson go to school?
James J. Gibson was educated at Princeton University[15].
What awards did James J. Gibson receive?
Honors received include APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[17], Howard Crosby Warren Medal[18], and Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society[19].
Who did James J. Gibson influence?
James J. Gibson has been cited as an influence by Tim Ingold[32] and Eleanor J. Gibson[38].