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Quote by Jerome Bruner

“In reference to right answers - Knowing is a process, not a product.”

Quote by Jerome Bruner

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Jerome Bruner, born on October 1, 1915, and died on June 5, 2016, was a renowned psychologist from the United States. His research focused on the field of cognitive psychology, making significant contributions to the areas of child cognitive development, educational psychology, and cultural psychology. more

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