George A. Kelly, American Clinical Psychologist

George Alexander Kelly (April 28, 1905 - March 6, 1967) was an American psychologist, therapist and educator and personality theorist. He is considered the father of cognitive clinical psychology and best known for his theory of personality, Personal Construct Psychology. In World War II, he worked as an aviation psychologist, where he was responsible for a training program for local civilian pilots. After the war, he was appointed Professor and Director of Clinical Psychology at the Ohio State University, where he remained for twenty years. Under his guidance, OSU's graduate psychology training programs became some of the best in the United States, offering a unique blend of clinical skills and a strong commitment to scientific methodology. It is also at OSU that Kelly developed his major contribution to the psychology of personality. The Psychology of Personal Constructs was published in 1955 and achieved immediate international recognition, gaining him visiting appointments at various universities in America as well as in Europe, the former Soviet Union, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. He was elected President of the Clinical and the Consulting Divisions of the American Psychological Association, and served as President of the American Board of Examiners in Professional Psychology, providing expertise and insight, especially regarding ethical issues. Kelly also worked extensively on researching the implications and applications of his theory, while continuing to work in clinical psychology. He died in 1967 at the age of 61

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