Bärbel Inhelder
Bärbel Inhelder (born April 15, 1913 in St. Gallen ; † February 17, 1997 ) was a Swiss developmental psychologist .
Bärbel Inhelder studied at the University of Geneva . She was a student, colleague and then successor to Jean Piaget . After obtaining a doctorate in philosophy in 1943, she worked for many years as a professor (1948) with Piaget.
In 1971 she took over from Piaget at the University of Geneva until 1983. During her long scientific life she carried out numerous experiments with children . She experiences great international recognition as a psychologist . In 1976 Inhelder was elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences .
She has published many articles and books on developmental psychology.
- The development of physical set concepts in children (Piaget & Inhelder, 1942)
- The development of spatial thinking in children (Piaget, Inhelder & Szeminska, 1948)
- The natural geometry of the child (Piaget & Inhelder & Szeminska 1948)
- The psychology of the child (Piaget & Inhelder 1966, German 1972)
literature
- Hansjörg Znoj: Inhelder, Bärbel. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .
- Inhelder, Bärbel. In: Willy Keller (editor): Swiss Biographical Archive . Volume 3. Zurich / Vaduz: EPI Verlag Internationaler Publications 1953. P. 71.
Web links
- Literature by and about Bärbel Inhelder in the catalog of the German National Library
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Inhelder, Bärbel |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss developmental psychologist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 15, 1913 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | St. Gallen |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 17, 1997 |