Vladimir Bekhterev
Vladimir Mikhailovich Bekhterev (Bechterev) (Russian: Влади́мир Миха́йлович Бе́хтерев; January 20, 1857 – December 24, 1927) was a Russian neurologist and the father of objective psychology. He is best known for noting the role of the hippocampus in memory, his study of reflexes, and Bekhterev’s disease. Moreover, he is known for his competition with Ivan Pavlov regarding the study of conditioned reflexes. He coined the term "invasion of the psyche" in the field of hypnosis, was a teacher for the officers of the NKVD (KGB).
Read more about Vladimir Bekhterev: Early Life, Contribution To Neurology, Objective Psychology, Other Contributions, Rivalry With Ivan Pavlov, Death, Bekhterev's Legacy, Overview of General Findings, His Publications, Further Reading