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Mary Main
American psychologist · United States · On the map · Academics · Lived 1943 to 2023 · aged 80
Mary Main was an American psychologist notable for her work in the field of attachment.
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A professor at the University of California Berkeley, Main is particularly known for her introduction of the 'disorganized' infant attachment classification and for development of the Adult Attachment Interview and coding system for assessing states of mind regarding attachment. This work has been described as 'revolutionary' and Main has been described as having 'unprecedented resonance and influence' in the field of psychology.
