Dorwin Cartwright
American social psychologist
About Dorwin Cartwright
Lived 1915 – 2008 (aged 93). Dorwin Cartwright was an American social psychologist, university teacher, psychologist and sociologist.
Dorwin Philip Cartwright (March 3, 1915 – July 18, 2008) was an American social psychologist, and considered one of the founders of the field of group dynamics. Cartwright's research and writing topics included the mathematical foundations of group dynamics, the sources of social power, the nature of group structure and the causes of risk taking in groups. He was a professor of psychology at the University of Michigan for 31 years.
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Who was Dorwin Cartwright?
American social psychologist (1915–2008)
When was Dorwin Cartwright born?
Dorwin Cartwright was born on 3 March 1915 in Des Moines.
When did Dorwin Cartwright die?
Dorwin Cartwright died on 18 July 2008 in Santa Barbara.
What was Dorwin Cartwright's occupation?
Dorwin Cartwright was a social psychologist, university teacher, psychologist and sociologist.
What nationality was Dorwin Cartwright?
Dorwin Cartwright was American.
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