Ulric Neisser is widely regarded as the "father of cognitive psychology."
Neisser, a German-American psychologist and professor at Cornell University, significantly shaped the field of cognitive psychology. His work focused on perception and memory, and he played a pivotal role in establishing cognitive psychology as a distinct area of study within psychology. He is remembered for his contributions to understanding how people perceive, process, and remember information. While the roots of cognitive psychology can be traced further back, Neisser's work in the 1960s, particularly his 1967 book Cognitive Psychology, is considered foundational and solidified his place as a leading figure, earning him the title "father of cognitive psychology."
