Ralph Reitan
Ralph Reitan | |
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| Born | August 29, 1922 |
| Died | August 24, 2014 (aged 91) |
| Alma mater | Central YMCA College University of Chicago |
| Known for | Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychology (Neuropsychology) |
| Institutions | Central YMCA College University of Chicago Indiana University University of Washington University of Arizona |
| Academic advisors | Ward Halstead Louis Leon Thurstone |
Ralph M. Reitan (August 29, 1922 – August 24, 2014) was an American neuropsychologist and one of the founding fathers of American clinical neuropsychology having brought the notion of brain-behavior relationships to the forefront of the field. He is best known for his role in developing the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery and his strong belief in empiricism and evidence-based practice. He was a strong advocate of use of a fixed battery in neuropsychological assessment, published prolifically, and mentored many students who also became prominent in the field. As an author, he has been collected by libraries.