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Paul Baltes

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German psychologist (1939-2006)

GermanyAcademicsLived 1939 to 2006 · aged 67
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Paul B. Baltes was a German developmental psychologist who researched life-span development and aging. He is credited with developing theories about lifespan-development, successful aging, and wisdom, and the "selective optimization with compensation theory" of compensating decline in aging by focussing on strengths.

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2002Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin
2001Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
2000Longevity Prize
1997Aristotele Prize
1995APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology
1994German Psychology Award
Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Pour le Mérite

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Paul B. Baltes was a German developmental psychologist who researched life-span development and aging. He is credited with developing theories about lifespan-development, successful aging, and wisdom, and the "selective optimization with compensation theory" of compensating decline in aging by focussing on strengths. He has been described by American Psychologist as one of the most influential developmental psychologists.

Country
Germany
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 2006 · aged 67
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8 languages

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