Jerome Bruner

Psychologist

Birthday October 1, 1915

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE Jun 5, 2016 (100)

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About

American psychologist who contributed to human cognitive psychology and cognitive learning in educational psychology. He also contributed to the general philosophy of education.

Before Fame

He earned a B.A. from Duke University in 1937 and a Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1941.

Trivia

He published numerous books including A Study of Thinking in 1956 and Actual Minds, Possible Worlds in 1985.

Family Life

He was born to Polish immigrants Heman and Rose Bruner in New York.

Associated With

His alternative form of interactionist or social interactionist theory of language development appealed to philosopher John Searle.