Charles E. Osgood

Charles Egerton Osgood (20 November 1916 – 15 September 1991) was an American psychologist and professor at the University of Illinois. He was known for his research on behaviourism versus cognitivism, semantics (he introduced the term "semantic differential), cross-culturalism, psycholinguistic theory, and peace studies. He is credited with helping in the early development of psycholinguistics. Charles Osgood was recognized distinguished and highly honored psychologist throughout his career.

Charles E. Osgood
BornNovember 20, 1916
Somerville, Massachusetts
DiedSeptember 15, 1991
Education
Known forSemantic differential
TitlePresident of the American Psychological Association (1963–1964)
SpouseCynthia Thornton (married 1939)
Children2
Awards
  • Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions (1960)
  • Kurt Lewin Memorial Award (1971)
  • Guggenheim Fellowship (1955 and 1972)
Scientific career
Fields
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