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Vladimir DruzhininPsychologist, teacher of psychology.
Date of Birth: 12.08.1955
Country:  Russia |
Content:
- Vladimir Nikolaevich Druzhinin
- Academic Career
- Research Interests
- - Proposing the concept of ecological validity of tests
- Publications and Mentorship
- Legacy
Vladimir Nikolaevich Druzhinin
Early Life and EducationVladimir Nikolaevich Druzhinin was born on August 12, 1955, in Dunilovo, Yaroslavl Oblast. He graduated from Yaroslavl State University in 1978 with qualifications in psychology and biology.
Academic Career
Druzhinin obtained a Candidate of Psychological Sciences degree in 1982 and a Doctor of Psychological Sciences degree in 1991. In 1993, he became Professor of the Department of Psychology of Labor and Engineering Psychology at the Institute of Psychology of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAN). He lectured on "Psychodiagnostics of General Cognitive Abilities" at Moscow University.
Research Interests
Druzhinin's research focused on:- Psychology of personality
- Differential psychometrics
- Psychology and psychodiagnostics of general abilities
- Psychology of development
- Theory of psychological experimentation
Scientific Contributions
Druzhinin's significant contributions include:
- Developing the generalized probabilistic model of a test and its modifications
- Proposing the concept of ecological validity of tests
- Identifying factors influencing children's creativity- Designing methods for diagnosing and developing creativity
Administrative Roles
Druzhinin served as Deputy Director of the Institute of Psychology of the RAN in 1992.
Publications and Mentorship
He published over 70 scientific works and supervised three doctoral students.
Legacy
Vladimir Nikolaevich Druzhinin passed away on June 20, 2001, at the age of 45. He left a lasting impact on the field of psychology, particularly in the areas of psychodiagnostics and cognitive abilities research.
