Edward Lee "Ted" Thorndike was an American psychologist who spent nearly his entire career at Teachers College, Columbia University. His work on Comparative psychology and the learning process led to the theory of connectionism and helped lay the scientific foundation for modern educational psychology. He also worked on solving industrial problems, such as employee exams and testing. He was a member of the board of the Psychological Corporation and served as president of the American Psychological Association in 1912.
Human folk are as a matter of fact eager to find intelligence in animals. intelligence
Psychology is the science of the intellects, characters and behavior of animals including man. science
Just as the science and art of agriculture depend upon chemistry and botany, so the art of education depends upon physiology and psychology. education & science
From the lowest animals of which we can affirm intelligence up to man this type of intellect is found. intelligence
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 sayings from John Millington Synge
3 sayings from John Millington Synge
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 other wisdom & wit from William Butler Yeats
28 other wisdom & wit from William Butler Yeats
Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 quotes from Dave Barry
27 quotes from Dave Barry
We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 other wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill
74 other wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill