Martin Seligman
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Summary
Martin Seligman was born on August 12, 1942[1], in Albany[2]. He has worked as a psychologist[3], bridge player[4], writer[5], and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,419 views/month, #6,952 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Field of work: psychology[9], positive psychology[10], learned helplessness[11]
- Employer: University of Pennsylvania[12]
- Educated at: Princeton University[13], University of Pennsylvania[14]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[15], Joseph Zubin Award[16], William James Fellow Award[17], APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[18], honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[19], Fellow of the Society of Experimental Psychologists[20], Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[21], James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award[22], APA Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contributions to Psychology[23], APA Distinguished Scientific Award for an Early Career Contribution to Psychology[24], Arthur W. Staats Lecture for Unifying Psychology[25]
- Member of: Society of Experimental Psychologists[26], University of Pennsylvania Department of Psychology[27]
- Influenced by: Aaron Beck[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Commons category: Martin Seligman[30]
- Sport: contract bridge[31]
- Family name: Seligman[32]
- Given name: Martin[33], Elias[34], Peter[35]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Name in native language: Martin Elias Peter Seligman[38]
- Short name: Martin Seligman[39]
- Interested in: major depressive disorder[40]
Why It Matters
Martin Seligman has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Martin Seligman born?
Martin Seligman was born in Albany[2].
What did Martin Seligman do for work?
Martin Seligman worked as a psychologist[3], bridge player[4], writer[5], and university teacher[6].
Where did Martin Seligman go to school?
Martin Seligman was educated at Princeton University[13] and University of Pennsylvania[14].
What awards did Martin Seligman receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], Joseph Zubin Award[16], William James Fellow Award[17], and APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology[18].