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Charles Brainerd

b. 1944

American cognitive psychologist

Editor Researcher University teacher
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About Charles Brainerd

Born 1944. Charles Brainerd is an American editor, researcher, university teacher and psychologist, known for Fuzzy-trace theory.

Charles Jon Brainerd (born 1944) is an American psychologist and professor in the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University. He is known for developing fuzzy-trace theory with his wife and colleague, Valerie F. Reyna. He serves as editor-in-chief of the peer-reviewed scientific journal Developmental Review.

Honors and awards Brainerd is a member of the National Academy of Education, as well as a Fellow of the American Psychological Association's Division of General Psychology, Division of Experimental Psychology, Division of Developmental Psychology, and Division of Educational Psychology. He is also a Fellow of the American Psychological Society and the Psychonomic Society. He has received the Spirit of Excellence Award from the Governor of Arizona.

Personal life Brainerd's daughter, Tereasa Brainerd, is an astronomer.

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Important facts

Born
1944
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Editor, researcher, university teacher, psychologist
Nationality
United States
Known for
Fuzzy-trace theory
Education
Michigan State University, Cornell University, University of Alberta, University of Arizona
Employers
University of Alberta, University of Arizona, University of Western Ontario, University of Windsor
Awards
Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science; Award for Distinguished Contributions to Developmental Psychology; National Academy of Education
Also known as
Charles Jon Brainerd, Charles J. Brainerd, Charles J Brainerd, C. J. Brainerd, C.J. Brainerd, C J Brainerd
moreC. Brainerd, C Brainerd, Brainerd, Brainerd C, Brainerd C., Brainerd C. J., Brainerd CJ

Family & relationships

Spouse
Valerie F. Reyna

People in Charles Brainerd's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Personal
Personal
b. 1963
Computer scientist
 Portrait of Tereasa Brainerd
Tereasa Brainerd
b. 1964
Astronomer

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Charles Brainerd?

American cognitive psychologist

When was Charles Brainerd born?

Charles Brainerd was born in 1944.

What is Charles Brainerd's occupation?

Charles Brainerd is an editor, researcher, university teacher and psychologist.

What is Charles Brainerd known for?

Charles Brainerd is known for Fuzzy-trace theory.

What nationality is Charles Brainerd?

Charles Brainerd is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Brainerd

· Wikidata: Q54861078

· DBpedia: Charles Brainerd

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