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 | 31 October 1924 |
| Died | 17 March 2009 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | American |
| Awards | Joseph Zubin Award (1998) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychology |
| Thesis | Personality Factors and Experimental Conditions as Determinants of Rigidity in Problem Solving Behavior (1954) |
| Doctoral advisor | George Kelly |
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edit- ^ a b c Gottesman, Irving; Lenzenweger, Mark F.; Maher, Winifred B. (2009). "Brendan A. Maher". Academia.edu. Retrieved 2017-11-27.
- ^ Lawrence, J. M. (2009-05-11). "Brendan Maher, 84, mental health pioneer". Boston.com. Retrieved 2017-11-27.
- ^ "The most mentored professor around". American Psychological Association. Retrieved 2017-11-27.
- ^ "Brendan Arnold Maher". Harvard Gazette. 2010-10-07. Retrieved 2017-11-27.
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