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Herbert H. Clark is a psycholinguist and Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. His research focuses on cognitive and social processes in language use, particularly the interactive processes of conversation and the understanding of discourse. He is recognized for his theory of 'common ground', which describes how individuals engaged in conversation share knowledge to create meaningful exchanges. Along with his collaborator Deanna Wilkes-Gibbs, he developed a collaborative model explaining how people coordinate their references in conversation. Clark has authored several influential books, including 'Semantics Comprehension' and 'Psychology Language: Introduction to Psycholinguistics'. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions, including a fellowship from the American Psychological Association and a Guggenheim Fellowship. His academic appointments include roles at various prestigious institutions such as Bell Telephone Laboratories and UCLA. Throughout his career, he has been associated with multiple editorial boards and advisory committees, contributing significantly to the field of cognitive science and linguistics.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Professor in the Department of Psychology, contributing to various research and teaching initiatives.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology.
Carnegie-Mellon University • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Started academic career as an Assistant Professor in Psychology.
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