Leopold Bellak

Leopold Bellak (1916–2000) was an psychologist, psychoanalyst, and psychiatrist who pioneered the famous Children's Apperception Test CAT). He also collaborated on the Thematic Apperception Test. (TAT) on clinical psychological assessments, and pioneered the discovery of ADHD (Attention Deficit) as being a genetic disorder..[1] Dr. Bellak created the 67 year old publishing house, CPS Publishing LLC. www,cpspublishinginc.com.

He was born in Vienna, Austria and as a refugee moved to the United States in 1939.[1] In addition, he was the author of many books and manuscripts. His tests and books are used in universities, and by clinicians globally.

He received the APA Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research in 1979. He received the Bruno Klopfer Award in 1991. These and many others were awarded to him for his many achievements.

References
  1. Saxon, Wolfgang (30 March 2000). "Leopold Bellak, 83; Expert on Psychological Tests". New York Times.
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