g. stanley hall
Definition
- Proper noun:
- G. Stanley Hall: A United States psychologist who was a pioneering figure in the fields of child psychology and educational psychology. His research and theories significantly shaped the scientific study of child development and its application in education during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The developmental theories of G. Stanley Hall were foundational for modern educational psychology.
- G. Stanley Hall is often credited with popularizing the concept of adolescence as a distinct stage of development.
Advanced Usage
- "Hall's recapitulation theory": Refers to G. Stanley Hall's now-discredited theory that an individual's psychological development repeats the evolutionary history of the human species.
- Although influential in its time, Hall's recapitulation theory is not supported by contemporary science.
Variants and Related Words
- Granville Stanley Hall: The full name of G. Stanley Hall.
- Child psychology: The psychological study of child development, a field Hall helped establish.
- Adolescence: A key developmental stage extensively studied and theorized by Hall.
Synonyms
- Pioneering psychologist
- Developmental theorist
- Educational psychologist
Related Phrases and Concepts
- "Storm and stress": A phrase Hall used to describe the turbulence he believed was inherent to the adolescent period.
- G. Stanley Hall characterized adolescence as a time of "storm and stress."
Noun
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United States child psychologist whose theories of child psychology strongly influenced educational psychology (1844-1924)
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