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Karl S. Bernhardt

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Karl S. Bernhardt
Born
Karl S. Bernhardt

1901 (1901)
Died1967 (aged 65–66)
NationalityCanadian
Scientific career
FieldsChild Psychology
InstitutionsUniversity of Toronto

Karl S. Bernhardt (1901-1967) was a Canadian psychologist and early researcher in child psychology.

Career

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Karl S. Bernhardt was born in 1901. He was initially educated at Orillia Collegiate in Orillia, Ontario. He then enrolled at the University of Toronto from which he graduated with a B.A. in 1926 followed an M.A. in 1929. He proceeded to the University of Chicago from which he obtained a Ph.D. in 1933.

He joined the faculty of the University of Toronto where he became Professor of Psychology (1943-1964). He was also assistant director (1936-1960) and then director of the Institute of Child Study (1960-1964) at the university. He retired in 1964 and was named professor emeritus and director emeritus.[1]

His papers are held in the University of Toronto archive.

Each year, the Department of Psychology at Carleton University awards the Karl S. Bernhardt Scholarship to the best student entering the Fourth year of the Honours Psychology program.[2]

Positions

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Publications

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  • Bernhardt, K.S. (1934). An Introduction to Psychology
  • Bernhardt, K.S. (1937). An Analysis of the Social Contacts of Preschool Children with the Aid of Motion Pictures
  • Bernhardt, K.S. (1942). Basic Principles of Pre-school Education
  • Bernhardt, K.S. (1943). Elementary Psychology[4]
  • Bernhardt, K.S. (1956). Making the Most of Your College Career; Helpful Suggestions for College Students
  • Bernhardt, K.S. (1961). Training for Research in Psychology[5]
  • Bernhardt, K.S. (1970). Being a Parent; Unchanging Values in a Changing World

References

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  1. ^ "Bernhardt, KS - papers". University of Toronto. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Karl S. Bernhardt Scholarship". Carleton University. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Past Presidents". Canadian Psychological Association. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  4. ^ Bernhardt, K.S. (1943). Elementary Psychology. Toronto: Life Underwriters Association of Canada.
  5. ^ Bernhardt, K.S. (1961). Training for Research in Psychology. Toronto: University of Toronto.