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Swiss psychologist (1913–1997)

Bärbel Elisabeth Inhelder (15 April 1913 – 17 February 1997) was a Swiss psychologist most known for her work under psychologist and epistemologist Jean Piaget and their contributions toward child development.

The aim of this article, two years after the death of Bärbel Inhelder, is to show that she followed her own line of research, independent of that of Jean Piaget.

The aim of this article, two years after the death of Bärbel Inhelder, is to show that she followed her own line of research, independent of that of Jean Piaget.

Several authors suggested that Inhelder was behind certain Piagetian experimental devices and the critical method.

Bärbel Inhelder was born on April 15, in Saint-Gallen, where she did all her schooling.

Jean Piaget and the Autonomous Disciples, Alina Szeminska and Bärbel Inhelder: From the “Critical Method” to the Appropriation of Research.

Jean Piaget, Barbel Inhelder / The Psychology of The Child ; Est. delivery.

Born in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Inhelder initially showed interest in education. While attending high school she became interested in Sigmund Freud's writing and information on adolescents. She then moved to Geneva where she studied at the University of GenevaInstitut Jean-Jacques Rousseau earning her bachelor's and doctoral degrees both in psychology.

Inhelder continued her work at the University of Geneva up until her retirement.

Meanwhile, his research director, Bärbel Inhelder, was pushing hard for detailed inquiries into children's problem-solving procedures; she aimed at a synthesis.

During her time at Geneva, she worked alongside Jean Piaget collaborating on experimental work targeted toward child development. Their collaboration began with her dissertation on children's conservation and continued for 50 years.

Inhelder's work was significant in the discovery of the formal