Family : Change residence 1934 (Moved to England)
Death:Death, Cause unspecified 4 September 1997 (Age 81) chart Placidus Equal_H.
German-British professor of psychology and an astrological researcher. The most prolific writer on psychology of his era, he was the editor of many papers and books and the author of some 700 journal articles and 30 books. The son of actor parents, he was raised primarily by his grandmother. He grew up to detest the Nazi regime and left Germany in 1934 for political reasons during the rise of the Third Reich to study psychology in London. He finished his Ph.D. during the early part of the war, while listed as an "enemy alien." Eysenck established the new University of London Psychology Dept at Maudsley hospital. His work focused on personality and abnormal behavior, using the statistical method of factor analysis. Skeptical of the efficacy of psychoanalysis, he coined the term "behavior therapy." He married and they had five kids. Eysenck died 9/04/1997, London, England. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Born: March 4, 1916, Berlin, Germany
Hans Jürgen Eysenck, a prominent psychologist, continues to be a significant figure in psychology, with ongoing discussions about his contributions and controversies. Recent analyses of his work highlight his influence on personality theory, especially in areas of intelligence and behavior therapy.
While Hans Jürgen Eysenck himself did not have social media accounts during his lifetime, his work and legacy are frequently discussed on platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn by psychology enthusiasts and scholars. Hashtags such as #Eysenck and #PersonalityTheory are commonly used.
Recent projects related to Eysenck's work include re-evaluations of his research on personality dimensions and the development of modern psychological assessments. Scholars are publishing articles examining the historical context of his theories and their implications in contemporary psychology.
Eysenck's theories on personality, particularly the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ), continue to be utilized in psychological research. His work laid the foundation for the study of personality traits and provided a basis for the development of subsequent models like the Five Factor Model.
Eysenck's research has been subject to scrutiny, particularly regarding his views on intelligence and genetics. Recent critiques focus on the ethical implications and methodological issues in some of his studies. The academic community continues to debate his legacy, balancing his contributions with critical evaluations of his work.