Alexander Luria, Russian psychologist
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Alexander Luria, Russian psychologist
Alexander Romanovich Luria (1902-1977), Russian psychologist. Luria was educated at Kazan University and established its Psychoanalytic Association. He then worked at the University of Moscow, developing methods that would lead to the lie-detector test. In the 1930s, he explored Central Asia, studying a wide range of psychological conditions. His work in army hospitals in World War II led to a new field called neuropsychology. Lurias work also forms the basis of the field of cognitive science. The Luria-Nebraska psychological test is named for him. Luria was a professor at Moscow University, and a member of the USSR Academy of Sciences. Photographed in Moscow, Russia
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This print captures the essence of Alexander Luria, a renowned Russian psychologist whose groundbreaking work revolutionized the field of neuropsychology. The distinguished gentleman in the image is none other than Alexander Romanovich Luria himself, an influential figure who left an indelible mark on the history of science. Born in 1902, Luria's academic journey began at Kazan University where he later established its Psychoanalytic Association. His insatiable curiosity and innovative mindset led him to develop methods that paved the way for one of his most notable contributions – the lie-detector test. As a professor at Moscow University and a member of the USSR Academy of Sciences, Luria continued to push boundaries by delving into uncharted territories. Intriguingly, during the 1930s, Luria embarked on an expedition through Central Asia where he meticulously studied various psychological conditions. This venture ultimately laid the foundation for his pioneering work in army hospitals during World War II and gave birth to neuropsychology as a distinct discipline. Luria's intellectual prowess extended beyond traditional psychology; his research also formed the bedrock for cognitive science. His profound impact on these fields is exemplified by tests bearing his name such as the Luria-Nebraska psychological test. As we gaze upon this remarkable portrait taken in Moscow, Russia, we are transported back to a time when scientific exploration was driven by passionate individuals like Alexander Luria – men who dedicated their lives to unraveling mysteries of human cognition and behavior.
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