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J. McVicker Hunt

1906-01-01 – 1991-01-01

Life & Legacy

Joseph McVicker Hunt (March 19, 1906 – January 9, 1991) was a prominent American educational psychologist and author. He promoted and researched concepts related to the malleable nature of child intelligence (also promulgated by Benjamin Bloom). That work eventually led to the theory of learning centered on the concept of the information processing system.

Occupation & Career

educational psychologist, educator, psychologist, author

Education

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Cornell University

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Award for Distinguished Contributions to Developmental Psychology; Kurt Lewin Award

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Award for Distinguished Contributions to Developmental Psychology · Kurt Lewin Award

Education & Institutions

Cornell University · University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q6106498 — wikidata View source

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