Martin Seligman

Martin Seligman was an American psychologist, bridge player, writer and university teacher (born 1942). He was born at Albany.

Also recorded as Martin E. P. Seligman; Martin E P Seligman; M. E. P. Seligman; M E P Seligman; M. Seligman; M Seligman.

Overview

Born at Albany in 1942.

In detail

Martin Seligman studied at Princeton University and University of Pennsylvania. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is psychology, positive psychology and learned helplessness. Aaron Beck is recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with University of Pennsylvania. Positions recorded include President of the American Psychological Association. Membership is recorded of Society of Experimental Psychologists and University of Pennsylvania Department of Psychology.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Joseph Zubin Award, William James Fellow Award and APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology.

Chronology

  1. 1942Martin Seligman born at Albany.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Martin Seligman”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q320927: Martin Seligman

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