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“Psychology is a very unsatisfactory science.”

Quote by Wolfgang Kohler

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Wolfgang Kohler

German psychologist and one of the founders of Gestalt psychology, known for his research on cognitive processes and contributions to learning theories. His work in psychology has had a profound impact on the development of cognitive science and psychological theories. more

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Source: An Introduction to Psychology

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Book:Principles of Physiological Psychology

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