Donald G. Paterson
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Donald Gildersleeve Paterson (January 18, 1892 – October 4, 1961) was an American psychologist known for pioneering applied psychology, in particular vocational counseling, industrial/organizational psychology, and differential psychology in the United States. He was a professor of psychology at the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota from 1921 to 1960.
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Donald G. Paterson | |
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Born | Donald Gildersleeve Paterson (1892-01-18)18 January 1892 |
Died | 4 October 1961(1961-10-04) (aged 69) |
Citizenship | United States |
Alma mater | Ohio State University |
Known for | Individual Differences, Applied Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Psychology |
Institutions | University of Kansas, University of Minnesota |
Doctoral advisor | Rudolf Pintner |
Doctoral students | Marvin Dunnette, James J. Jenkins, Leona E. Tyler, John G. Darley, René V. Dawis |
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