Social Psychologists
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Social psychologists study how the behavioral pattern of people is influenced by outside forces like other people in the society and social interactions. They study how a particular set of social groups affect the pattern of behavior exhibited by a single individual. A Social psychologist examines the personality, attitudes, motivations, feelings and emotional quotient of a person with relation to the environment he or she is exposed to. The field of social psychology, evolved during the 20th century in the United States of America. During the time of the World War II, many social psychologists studied the various facets of propaganda and persuasion and how they impacted the minds of people. It was only during the 1980’s and 1990’s that social psychology matured as a relevant field of study and application. Social psychologists also study why people are violent and engage in violence. They also study the reasons behind a set of stereotypes in society, prejudice as well as discrimination. Thus, Social psychologists provide a comprehensive study of different aspects of the society and its behavior. Here is a compilation of a list of famous Social psychologists. Read the biographies in this category and acquaint yourself with all the interesting facts and details about some of the prominent social psychologists including trivia, timeline and life history.
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Erich Fromm(German Social Psychologist and Psychoanalyst & One of the Founders of The 'William Alanson White Institute')
Birthdate: March 23, 1900
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Frankfurt, Germany
Died: March 18, 1980
Erich Fromm was a German social psychologist, psychoanalyst, sociologist, and socialist. A German Jew, he fled the Nazi regime and settled in the United States. He was a co-founder of The William Alanson White Institute and was associated with the Frankfurt School of critical theory. He is best remembered for authoring the book Escape from Freedom.
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Gabriel Tarde
(French Sociologist, Criminologist and Social Psychologist Best Known for His Criminological Work and His Criticism of 'Durkheim')
Birthdate: March 12, 1843
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Sarlat-la-Canéda, France
Died: May 13, 1904
Sociologist and criminologist Gabriel Tarde is best remembered for his theory of social interaction. Initially a magistrate, he later taught modern philosophy. He is remembered for his ideas on imitation and his criticism of the concept of the atavistic criminal. He also penned a sci-fi novel.
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Verónika Mendoza
(Peruvian-French Politician, Educator, and Psychologist)
Birthdate: December 9, 1980
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: San Sebastián, Peru
Verónika Mendoza is a Peruvian-French politician, educator, and psychologist. She is currently serving as the president of a left-wing political party called New Peru, which she founded in 2017. Verónika Mendoza is also known for her association with the Universidad Nacional del Altiplano de Puno, where she worked as a professor before commencing her political career.
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Graham Wallas
(British Psychologist, Sociologists and Political Scientist)
Birthdate: May 31, 1858
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, England
Died: August 9, 1932
Political scientist and Fabian Society leader Graham Wallas is best known for his iconic work Human Nature in Politics. He contributed to the development of the London School of Economics and was one of its first professors. He also proposed one of the first models of the creative process.
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Serge Moscovici
(French Social Psychologist)
Birthdate: June 14, 1925
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Brăila, Romania
Died: November 15, 2014
Birthdate: December 22, 1854
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Died: August 31, 1929
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Harry Levinson
(Psychologist)
Birthdate: January 16, 1922
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Port Jervis, New York, United States
Died: June 26, 2012
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Fred Nadel
(Anthropologist)
Birthdate: April 24, 1903
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria
Died: January 14, 1956
Austrian-born British anthropologist Fred Nadel specialising in African ethnology. Before turning to anthropology, Nadel toured with his own opera company and wrote a biography of the Italian composer Ferruccio Benvenuto Busoni. He served as a lecturer at the London School of Economics and then in 1948 became the head of the anthropology department at the University of Durham.
