Hans-Lukas Teuber
Hans-Lukas Teuber (August 7, 1916 – January 4, 1977) was a professor of psychology and head of the psychology department at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was one of the founders of neuropsychology and studied perception. He coined the term double dissociation. He also introduced the "Corollary Discharge" hypothesis. He gave the classic definition of agnosia as "a normal percept stripped of its meaning".
Hans-Lukas Teuber | |
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| Born | August 7, 1916 Berlin, German Empire |
| Died | January 4, 1977 (aged 60) Virgin Islands |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Basel Harvard University |
| Known for | Double dissociation, Corollary discharge hypothesis |
| Spouse | Marianne Liepe |
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He was the recipient of the Karl Spencer Lashley Award in 1966.
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