"From the lowest animals of which we can affirm intelligence up to man this type of intellect is found."
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Edward Thorndike was a pioneering American psychologist, best known for his work on learning theory and educational psychology. Born on August 31, 1874, in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, Thorndike earned his Ph.D. from Columbia University, where he developed his influential theories on behaviorism and learning through trial and error. His groundbreaking work laid the foundation for modern educational practices, emphasizing the importance of reinforcement in learning. Thorndike's legacy endures in the fields of psychology and education, shaping how we understand the learning process today.
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"Psychology is the science of the intellects, characters and behavior of animals including man."
Edward Thorndike"Just as the science and art of agriculture depend upon chemistry and botany, so the art of education depends upon physiology and psychology."
Edward Thorndike
"It will, of course, be understood that directly or indirectly, soon or late, every advance in the sciences of human nature will contribute to our success in controlling human nature and changing it to the advantage of the common weal."
Edward Thorndike