Feb 18, Fritz Heider: Today in the History of Psychology (18th February 1896)

Fritz Heider was born. A pioneering psychologist, Heider applied Gestaltist principles to develop landmark theories within the field of social perception and causal attribution. Among his best known work was the interpersonal perception classic 'An Experimental Study of Apparent Behavior,' which he co-authored with Marianne Simmel and was first published in The American Journal of Psychology in 1944. Among his many professional accolades, Heider received the American Psychological Association (APA) distinguished scientific contribution award in 1965. See following link to read 'An Experimental Study of Apparent Behavior,' in full for free.An Experimental Study of Apparent Behavior
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