Paul B. Baltes (Saarlouis, June 18,1939-Berlin, November 7,2006) was a German psychologist credited with developing the selective optimization with compensation theory, theories about lifespan and wisdom, and theories about successful aging and developing.
Paul B. Baltes (Saarlouis, June 18,1939-Berlin, November 7,2006) was a German psychologist whose broad scientific agenda was devoted to establishing and promoting the life-span orientation of human development. He is credited with developing the selective optimization with compensation theory, theories about lifespan and wisdom, and theories about successful aging and developing.