Daniel Berlyne

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Daniel Ellis Berlyne
Born(1924-04-25)April 25, 1924
Salford, Greater Manchester, England
Died1976
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Alma mater
Scientific career
FieldsPsychology
InstitutionsUniversity of St. Andrew's, University of Aberdeen, Boston University, University of Toronto
ThesisSome Aspects of Human Curiosity (1953)
Doctoral advisorCarl I. Hovland

Daniel Ellis Berlyne (April 25, 1924 – November 2, 1976)[1] was a British and Canadian psychologist. Berlyne worked at several universities both in Canada and the United States. His work was in the field of experimental and exploratory psychology. Specifically, his research focused on how objects and experiences are influenced by and have an influence on curiosity and arousal.[2]

  1. ^ Konečni, Vladimir J. (1978). "Daniel E. Berlyne (1924–1976)" (PDF). American Journal of Psychology. 91 (1): 133–137. Retrieved 2014-03-29.
  2. ^ Furedy, John J. "DANIEL BERLYNE (1924-76): BIBLIOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS". psych.utoronto.ca. Retrieved 2014-03-29.