Daniel Wegner
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
2
Covers
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Records
Daniel Wegner's contributions to psychology are nothing short of transformative. He redefined how we understand the mind's relationship with itself, proving that our attempts to control thoughts can backfire in predictable ways. His work on transactive memory revealed the hidden structures of cooperation in human relationships. Being named a William James Fellow is a testament to his profound impact on the field, placing him among the most influential thinkers of his generation.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
William James Fellow Award
Highest honor for lifetime contributions to psychological science.
Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award
Recognized for major contributions to the advancement of psychological science.
Fellow
Elected for outstanding contributions to scientific research.
Fellow
Elected for distinguished contributions to scholarship and public service.
Rankings & Lists
Most Influential Psychologists of the 20th Century
Magazine Covers
Harvard Magazine
October 2011
How the Web Affects Memory
Psychological Science
2013
Remembering Daniel M. Wegner
Records & Feats
First to Document the Google Effect
Coined the term for the tendency to forget information that can be easily accessed online.
Definitive Study on Thought Suppression
Conducted the iconic White Bear experiment that became a cornerstone of cognitive psychology.