Background
Burton, Roger Vernon was born on January 18, 1928 in Fresno, California, United States. Son of Vernon Gibson and Eunice Margaret (Bethea) Burton.
Burton, Roger Vernon was born on January 18, 1928 in Fresno, California, United States. Son of Vernon Gibson and Eunice Margaret (Bethea) Burton.
Bachelor of Music, University of Southern California, 1949; Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Southern California, 1953; Master of Sciences, University Southern California, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1959.
Research psychologist, National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, Maryland., 1955-1974; professor, director development psychology program, State University of New York, Buffalo, since 1974. Consultant Fisher-Price Company, also various publications.
Served with United States Army, 1950-1952. Fellow American Psychological Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Society Research in Child Development. Member Eastern Psychological Association, Society Cross-Cultural Research, American Psychological Society (charter member), American Federation Musicians (life).
Married Gabrielle Diane Baker, August 18, 1962. Children: Maria Christina, Jennifer Susan, Ursula Catherine, Gabrielle Cecilia, Charity Heather.