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Harry Helson (1898-1977) was an American physiological psychologist. He developed the adaptation-level theory of perception

He influenced the development of Roy's model of nursing.

History[]

He was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts on 9th November 1898 and died in Berkley California on 13 October 1977.

Education[]

He was a lifelong friend of J P Guildford.

Harry Helson was a student of Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920) who was one of the "fathers" of modern psychology.

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