Western Behavioral Sciences Institute
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Western Behavioral Sciences Institute was an innovative research and training center in La Jolla, California, known for pioneering work in humanistic psychology, organizational development, and interdisciplinary social science.
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| instanceOf |
nonprofit organization
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research institute → |
| approach |
human‑centered organizational development
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interdisciplinary collaboration between social scientists and practitioners → |
| basedInRegion |
Southern California
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| country |
United States of America
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| emphasis |
experiential learning
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humanistic values in organizations → interdisciplinary approaches to social problems → |
| fieldOfWork |
behavioral sciences
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humanistic psychology → interdisciplinary social science → organizational development → social psychology → |
| focus |
application of behavioral science to real‑world problems
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professional training for consultants and organizational leaders → |
| hasResearchFocus |
conflict resolution
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cross‑disciplinary collaboration → group dynamics → human potential movement → leadership development → organizational change → |
| influencedDomain |
applied behavioral science education
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humanistic management theory → organizational consulting practice → |
| knownFor |
early use of networked communication for education and consultation
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innovative research in behavioral sciences → pioneering work in humanistic psychology → training programs in organizational development → |
| locatedIn |
La Jolla, California
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San Diego, California → |
| sector |
education and research
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Referenced by (2)
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Carl Rogers
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Carl Rogers ("Center for Studies of the Person") → |
employer |