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(Psychologist) George Armitage Miller was an influential American psychologist recognized for his significant contributions to cognitive psychology and cognitive science. He was instrumental in advancing the field of psycholinguistics and conducting innovative studies on human short-term memory capacity, including introducing the concept of the "Magical Number Seven, Plus or Minus Two." Miller's research revolutionized psychological theories by emphasizing mental processes, language, and information theory, leaving a lasting impact on the field of psychology in the twentieth century.