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“Some statements concern the conscious states of the animal, what he is to himself as an inner life; others concern his original and acquired ways of response, his behavior, what he is an outside observer”

Quote by Edward Thorndike

Book:Animal Intelligence: Experimental Studies

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Animal Intelligence: Experimental Studies

This book delves into the study of animal intelligence by employing rigorous experimental techniques, offering insights into the mental capabilities of various species. more

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Edward Thorndike

Edward Thorndike was a prominent psychologist, born on August 31, 1874, and died on August 9, 1949. He made significant contributions to the field of psychology, particularly in the areas of learning theory and animal psychology. more

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Author:Edward Thorndike

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Book:The Ecology of Human Development

Source: The Ecology of Human Development

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Source: Two worlds of childhood: U.S. and U.S.S.R.

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Book:Two worlds of childhood: U.S. and U.S.S.R.

Source: Two worlds of childhood: U.S. and U.S.S.R.

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Book:The State of Americans: This Generation and the Next

Source: The State of Americans: This Generation and the Next

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