Ralph Reitan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ralph Reitan

American neuropsychologist

Date of Birth: 29-Aug-1922

Place of Birth: Beresford, South Dakota, United States

Date of Death: 24-Aug-2014

Profession: psychologist, neuroscientist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Ralph M.
Reitan (August 29, 1922 – August 24, 2014) was an American neuropsychologist and one of the fathers of American clinical neuropsychology having brought the notion of brain-behavior relationships to the forefront of the field.
He is best known for his role in developing the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery and his strong belief in empiricism and evidence-based practice.
He was a strong advocate of use of a fixed battery in neuropsychological assessment, published prolifically, and mentored many students who also became prominent in the field.
As an author, he has been collected by libraries.