Steven Maier

Steven Maier is an esteemed American psychologist known for his groundbreaking work in the field of behavioral psychology, particularly in the study of learned helplessness alongside his colleague Martin Seligman. Their research in the late 1960s and early 1970s involved experiments that revealed how chronic failure can lead to a state of helplessness in animals, which has since been applied to understand human behavior in various contexts, including mental health and resilience. Maier's contributions have significantly influenced psychological theory and practice, particularly in understanding the effects of trauma and the importance of self-efficacy.