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Montrose Wolf

1935 – 2004

American psychologist

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Lived 1935 – 2004 (aged 68). Montrose Wolf was an American psychologist, known for Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Teaching Family Model.

Montrose Madison Wolf (May 29, 1935 – March 19, 2004) was an American psychologist. He developed the technique of "time-out" as a learning tool to shape behavior in children in the 1960s. He was a leader in creating the discipline of problem-solving, real-world psychological research known as applied behavior analysis. He created the Teaching Family Model as an intervention program for dealing with juvenile delinquents. He helped replicate this model almost 800 times. In the field of applied behavior analysis he introduced and named the concept of social validity.

Donald Baer, Sidney W. Bijou, Todd Risley, James Sherman, and Wolf established the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, in 1968 as a peer-reviewed journal publishing research about experimental analysis of behavior and its practical applications.

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Known for
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Teaching Family Model
Education
University of Houston, Arizona State University
Also known as
Montrose Madison Wolf

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Montrose Wolf?

American psychologist (1935-2004)

When was Montrose Wolf born?

Montrose Wolf was born on 29 May 1935 in Houston.

When did Montrose Wolf die?

Montrose Wolf died on 19 March 2004 in Lawrence.

What was Montrose Wolf's occupation?

Montrose Wolf was a psychologist.

What was Montrose Wolf known for?

Montrose Wolf was known for Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Teaching Family Model.

What nationality was Montrose Wolf?

Montrose Wolf was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Montrose Wolf

· Wikidata: Q6906511

· DBpedia: Montrose Wolf

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