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.
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
Psychology is the science of the intellects, characters and behavior of animals including man.
science
From the lowest animals of which we can affirm intelligence up to man this type of intellect is found.
intelligence
Human folk are as a matter of fact eager to find intelligence in animals.
intelligence