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Norman Abeles

b. 1928

American psychologist

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Born 1928. Norman Abeles is an American psychologist.

Norman Abeles (born April 15, 1928) is an Austrian-born psychologist. He is a university professor and a former president of the American Psychological Association.

Biography Abeles was born in 1928 in Vienna, Austria. He earned an undergraduate degree from New York University and a PhD from The University of Texas at Austin. He was the 1997 president of the American Psychological Association (APA). Abeles is an emeritus professor of psychology at Michigan State University (MSU). He is the former director of MSU's psychological clinic. Much of Abeles's work has centered on aging. He is on the editorial board of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias.

Abeles has been named a fellow of several APA divisions and was named to the APA Council of Representatives for the period between 2012 and 2014. While the president of the APA, he helped to form the organization's Office of Aging in 1997. He has participated twice in the White House Conference on Aging that is held every ten years.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
New York University, University of Texas at Austin, Michigan State University, The University of Texas at Austin
Positions held
President of the American Psychological Association
Employers
Michigan State University

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Norman Abeles's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Norman Abeles?

American psychologist

When was Norman Abeles born?

Norman Abeles was born on 15 April 1928 in Vienna.

What is Norman Abeles's occupation?

Norman Abeles is a psychologist.

What nationality is Norman Abeles?

Norman Abeles is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Norman Abeles

Β· Wikidata: Q4054674

Β· DBpedia: Norman Abeles

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