Brendan Maher (psychologist)

Brendan Arnold Maher (31 October 1924[1] – 17 March 2009) was a psychology professor at Harvard University who pioneered the scientific study of psychology in the laboratory, and laid the groundwork for the study of psychology and its relationship to genetics.[2] Maher was most interested in human psychopathology, especially schizophrenia. One of his major contributions was to introduce laboratory experimentation strategies to research of this mental illness.[1] Maher also mentored many students through their own research projects at Harvard,[3] Ohio State University, Northwestern University, Louisiana State University, University of Wisconsin, and Brandeis University, where he served as Dean of the Faculty.[1][4]

Brendan A. Maher
Born(1924-10-31)31 October 1924
Lancashire, England
Died17 March 2009(2009-03-17) (aged 84)
Weston, Massachusetts
NationalityAmerican
Scientific career
FieldsPsychology
ThesisPersonality Factors and Experimental Conditions as Determinants of Rigidity in Problem Solving Behavior (1954)
Doctoral advisorGeorge Kelly

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References
  1. Gottesman, Irving; Lenzenweger, Mark F.; Maher, Winifred B. (2009). "Brendan A. Maher". Academia.edu. Retrieved 2017-11-27.
  2. Lawrence, J. M. (2009-05-11). "Brendan Maher, 84, mental health pioneer". Boston.com. Retrieved 2017-11-27.
  3. "The most mentored professor around". American Psychology Association. Retrieved 2017-11-27.
  4. "Brendan Arnold Maher". Harvard Gazette. 2010-10-07. Retrieved 2017-11-27.


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