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Andrew Salter

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Andrew Salter · Philosophy & Social Sciences

What

Psychologist and early pioneer of conditioned reflex (behavior) therapy

When

1914, United States — 1996, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Andrew Salter is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Psychologist and early pioneer of conditioned reflex (behavior) therapy

How & why

Andrew Salter was an American psychologist and an early pioneer of behavior therapy, whose 1949 book Conditioned Reflex Therapy anticipated the later cognitive-behavioral movement and championed assertiveness training. He is listed among Jewish figures in psychology. His work helped establish behavioral approaches to treating anxiety and inhibition.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Psychology

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Psychologist and early pioneer of conditioned reflex (behavior) therapy

1914

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Psychology