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Edward Thorndike
August 31, 1874 – August 9, 1949
American psychologist (1874–1949)
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Edward Lee 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 his "theory of connectionism" and helped lay the scientific foundation for educational psychology. He also worked on solving industrial problems, such as employee exams and testing.
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- Birthday · August 31
- Anniversary · August 9
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