Edward B. Titchener

Psychologist and founder of structuralism

Edward B. Titchener - Psychologist and founder of structuralism
Born

January 11th, 1867
158 years ago

Died

1927
98 years ago — 60 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United Kingdom

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An English psychologist and academic, Titchener was a major figure in the development of psychology in the United States. He studied under Wilhelm Wundt, the founder of experimental psychology, and brought Wundt's ideas to America. Titchener established a psychology laboratory at Cornell University, where he conducted experiments and trained students. He developed the theory of structuralism, which focused on the structure of the mind and its components. Titchener's work emphasized the importance of introspection as a method of psychological study, leading to significant contributions to the field of psychology.

Founded the American Journal of Psychology

Developed structuralism in psychology

Trained prominent psychologists at Cornell University

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