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Albert Bandura (1925-present) -
A social psychologist, Bandura's research includes studies in observational learning.
A social psychologist, Bandura's research includes studies in observational learning.
Albert Ellis (1913-2007) - Ellis, a cognitive psychologist, developed Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), a system for transforming the irrational beliefs that cause undesirable, highly charged emotional reactions.
- Albertus Magnus (German, ca. 1200–1280) : Albertus Magnus deemphasized the role of the ventricles in brain functioning.
Please see also St. Albertus Magnus
Albinism refers to a Group of Genetic disorders in which the affected individual has reduced or absent pigmentation. This usually affects the hair, skin and eyes. There are times whe
Alcmaeon (fl. ca. 500 B.C.) is one of the first Greek physicians to move away from the magic and superstition of temple medicine and toward a naturalistic understanding and treatment of illness.
Alcohol abuse refers to diagnosis given to someone who uses alcohol in dangerous situations, fails to meet obligations at work or at home due to alcohol use, and has recurrent legal or social problems as a result of alcohol use.
Alcohol abuse is characterized by one or more of the following as a result of alcohol use:
(1) failure to fulfill major role obligations; .
(2) recurrent physically hazardous use; .
(3) recurrent alcohol-related legal problems; or
(4) continued use despite persistent alcohol-related social or interpersonal problems.