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Edward Thorndike Psychologist

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Aug 31, 1874
  • Died: Aug 9, 1949

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.

Psychology is the science of the intellects, characters and behavior of animals including man. science

Human folk are as a matter of fact eager to find intelligence in animals. intelligence

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

Mother's Day May 12, 2025

Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. 22 other sayings from Robert Browning

22 other sayings from Robert Browning

A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. 53 quotes from Honore de Balzac

53 quotes from Honore de Balzac

With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. 5 wisdom & wit from Isadora Duncan

5 wisdom & wit from Isadora Duncan

The babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom, but it is always on her heart. 58 other quotes from Henry Ward Beecher

58 other quotes from Henry Ward Beecher