Henry A. Murray

Henry A. Murray was a prominent American psychologist known for developing the personology approach, emphasizing the importance of understanding individuals through their unique life stories, motives, and personality traits. He contributed significantly to personality psychology and also co-founded the Harvard University Psychological Clinic. Murray's work focused on how people’s personal histories and internal drives shape their behavior and decisions. His methods, including in-depth personality assessments, have influenced psychological research, clinical practice, and fields like human motivation and personality analysis.