Alexandra Adler
Austrian neurologist and psychologist
Born
Died
2001
25 years ago — 100 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Austria
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Contributed significantly to the fields of neurology and psychology. Specialized in psychological assessment and research related to emotional disorders. Worked extensively on the psychophysical aspects of vision and perception. Held various academic positions and published influential papers that shaped psychological theory and practice. Associated with the development of psychotherapeutic techniques in the early to mid-20th century.
Pioneered work in psychological assessments
Published influential papers on vision and perception
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