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Aug 31, 2017 · Edward Thorndike had a powerful impact on reinforcement theory and behavior analysis, providing the basic framework for empirical laws in behavior psychology with his Law of Effect. Youth and Education. Thorndike, born in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, was the son of Edward R
Jan 1, 2020 · Edward Lee Thorndike was born on August 13, 1874 in Williamsburg, Massachusetts to Edward R. Thorndike and Abbie (Ladd) Thorndike. His father was a prominent Methodist minister with congregations in both Maine and Massachusetts. Thorndike, along with his two brothers, Ashley and Lynn, and his sister, Mildred, grew up in a devoutly Christian ...
Jan 1, 2022 · Edward Lee Thorndike was born 31 August 1874 in Massachusetts. Thorndike was introduced to psychology during his junior year (1893–1894) at Wesleyan University, during which he read chapters of William James’ The principles of psychology. Thorndike subsequently attended Harvard University, with the intention of taking courses on English ...
Apr 25, 2022 · Edward Lee Thorndike (August 31, 1874 – August 9, 1949) was an American psychologist. Thorndike performed experiments on animals to measure how long it took them to learn to solve a puzzle ie: press a button or pull a lever, to produce the desired outcome – getting to food.
Edward Thorndike, 1912. Edward Lee Thorndike, född 31 augusti 1874 i Williamsburg, Massachusetts, död 9 augusti 1949 i Montrose, New York, var en amerikansk psykolog. Han var en av pionjärerna inom området för operant betingning.
Edward Lee Thorndike ( 31. elokuuta 1874 Williamsburg, Massachusetts – 9. elokuuta 1949 Montrose, New York) oli tunnettu yhdysvaltalainen kasvatustieteilijä ja pitkäaikainen Columbian yliopiston kasvatuspsykologian professori. [1] [3] [4] Hän kehitti testi- ja mittausmenetelmiä sekä esitti eläinkokeisiin pohjautuvan ns. vaikutuksen lain.
